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Comparative Study
. 1985 Nov-Dec;29(3-4):179-89.
doi: 10.1016/0379-0738(85)90111-2.

Psychical and physical symptoms after torture. A prospective controlled study

H D Petersen, P Jacobsen
Comparative Study

Psychical and physical symptoms after torture. A prospective controlled study

H D Petersen et al. Forensic Sci Int. 1985 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

This is the first controlled study of torture victims published. Ten persons who alleged subjection to torture were examined by two different medical teams during the first months after torture. The testimonies of the probands were found to be credible and the method of examination was found to be reliable. The state of health of the probands was inferior to that of the control persons (P less than 0.01) which reflects the effect of torture on health. The most frequent symptoms were psychological: depression, anxiety, emotional lability, reduced ability for contact, disturbed sleep, nightmares, impaired concentration and memory.

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