Almost two-thirds of adults exposed to at least one potentially traumatic event

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May 27, 2024

Exposure to a transportation accident (31%) was the most common type of potentially traumatic event, followed by physical assault (18%), life-threatening illness or injury (17%), natural disasters (15%) and unwanted sexual experiences other than sexual assaults (15%). Other results include:

  • About 8% of adults in Canada report moderate to severe symptoms of PTSD;
  • People experiencing moderate to severe symptoms of PTSD are affected at work;and
  • Heavy drinking and cannabis use are more common among people experiencing moderate to severe symptoms of PTSD.

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Almost two-thirds of adults exposed to at least one potentially traumatic event