Child Abuse and Epigenetic Mechanisms of Disease Risk - full text

Chris Engel 1/22/132:41 PM

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Child abuse is highly prevalent and associated with increased risk for a range of health problems, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, psychiatric disorders, and other health problems. Little is currently known about the mechanism by which early adversity confers risk for health problems later in life....

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Although replication is required, this study suggests that epigenetic mechanisms may be associated with risk for health problems later in life in maltreated children. This study lays the groundwork for future studies examining health and methylation measures to further characterize the role of epigenetic mechanisms in conferring risk for medical problems in individuals with histories of early adversity....

http://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(12)00797-0/fulltext

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