What is Childhood Trauma? In what ways can ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES have an impact on future?

There is a study conducted in 1995 – 1997 that shows how our Adverse Childhood Experiences is strongly related to development of risk factors for disease and well being throughout our lives. There are 3 categories to ACEs – Abuse, Neglect & Household challenges.

More about the ACE Study can be found here:https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/about.html

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What are Adverse Childhood Experiences?

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