Prevalence and Features of Panic Disorder and Comparison to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in VA Primary Care

Using cross-sectional data collected in 1999 from a large sample of Veterans visiting VA Medical Centers (VAMCs), the authors investigated the prevalence of Panic Disorder (PD), and its association with both well-being (e.g., physical and mental health) and health care utilization (e.g., visits, medication use). Authors also investigated the combination of PD and PTSD diagnoses and associations with well-being and health care utilization.