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Adverse childhood experiences have life-long health and social consequences - United Kingdom

"Research suggests a cyclic effect which affects the next generation...

"Research conducted by Liverpool John Moores University on behalf of the NHS has found that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) contribute to poor life-course health and social outcomes. The fact that ACEs are linked to involvement in violence, early unplanned pregnancy, incarceration, and unemployment suggests a cyclic effect where those with higher ACE counts have higher risks of exposing their own children to ACEs....

"...carried out a retrospective cross-sectional survey of 1500 residents and 67 substance users aged 18–70 years in a relatively deprived and ethnically diverse UK population...."

http://www.familylawweek.co.uk/site.aspx?i=ed114905

Bellis, et al. (Apr. 2013). "Adverse childhood experiences: retrospective study to determine their impact on adult health behaviours and health outcomes in a UK population." Journal of Public Health (Oxf). Abstract.

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