Childhood Trauma Linked to Specific Health Risks

September 23, 2024

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(Axios) – Childhood trauma can raise the risk of developing major diseases later in life that vary based on a person’s unique experiences and even their sex, new research concludes. Why it matters: Although it’s widely understood that trauma early in life has biological and real-world health impacts, the findings shed light on how different life experiences can shape the way the body functions and make a person susceptible to chronic diseases. (Read More)