Z65: Problems related to other psychosocial circumstances
Z65.5: Exposure to disaster, war and other hostilities
Exposure to disaster, war, and other hostilities is a distressing situation that can lead to physical, mental, and emotional health problems. This condition refers to being directly, or indirectly, exposed to stressful events such as natural disasters, war zones, or other conflict-saturated environments. Physically, one might experience injuries, malnutrition, or diseases due to unsanitary conditions. On a mental level, the person may develop acute stress reactions or post-traumatic stress disorder presenting symptoms like anxiety, recurrent distressing memories of the event, and difficulty sleeping. Emotional implications may involve feelings of shock, numbness, and profound sadness. This distressing condition affects the overall well-being of an individual and can alter their quality of life indefinitely.
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