Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)<\/p>\n
This was a large study (17,000 people) done from 1995 to 1997, to determine the impact of childhood maltreatment and later-life health and well-being. The study concluded that childhood abuse, neglect, and exposure to other traumatic stressors had a profound impact on a person\u2019s long term health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n
Using ACE questionnaire scores the researchers were able to determine a higher incident of addictive behaviours, heart disease, liver disease, depression, intimate partner violence, unintended pregnancies, and Suicide attempts.<\/p>\n
For more information and to check your personal ACE score check their web page<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/violenceprevention\/acestudy\/index.html<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) This was a large study (17,000 people) done from 1995 to 1997, to determine the impact of childhood maltreatment and later-life health and well-being. The study concluded that childhood abuse, neglect, and exposure to other traumatic … Continue reading