New data underscore that adults with no high school diploma or GED are at the greatest risk for the leading causes of disease and death.
- Associate Professor, School of Public Health, Georgia State University
Adverse childhood events can not only cause lasting psychological effects but also learning problems. That, in turn, worsens health outcomes, as literacy is an integral part of health care.
Trauma can be passed down from generation to generation. What steps should adults take to try and break the cycle?
Poor experiences in childhood can have a lifelong effect on health. How can caregivers help prepare children to handle past and future trauma?
We’ve known for years that childhood trauma can have lifelong effects on our health. It’s time for medicine and public health to start addressing the problem head-on.
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