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The number of World War I veterans who suffered from Post Traumatic Stress was quite large. The intense shelling and death in the trenches caused many people to suffer with this disorder. The percentage has been estimated to be as high as 30 40 percent.

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It is estimated that around 10-20% of World War I veterans experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in their lifetime. However, it's worth noting that PTSD was not officially recognized as a diagnosis until much later, so the prevalence could be higher.

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