Study finds trauma in childhood increases risk of health conditions later in life

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An adverse childhood experience is defined as a potentially traumatic event that occurs before the age of 18

Period15 Aug 2024

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  • TitleStudy finds trauma in childhood increases risk of health conditions later in life
    Media name/outletThe Independent
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date15/08/24
    DescriptionA study by the University of Dundee found each additional traumatic or stressful event experienced during childhood increases the odds of someone suffering from multiple chronic conditions in later life by nearly 13%. Dr Dhan Senaratne is interviewed for The Independent.
    Producer/AuthorPaul Cargill
    URLhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/childhood-trauma-health-mental-adult-b2596690.html
    PersonsDhan Senaratne
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