Local Survey Reveals Alarming Numbers of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Reported in Shasta County

Chris Engel 4/27/1312:21 PM

"People in Shasta County report significantly higher rates of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) when compared with survey results from other parts of the country, according to a survey conducted in the spring of 2012. Research has shown that the more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) a person is exposed to, the greater likelihood of emotional struggles, risky health behaviors, social problems and chronic disease. Those issues translate to a lower quality of life, a shorter life expectancy and higher mental and physical health care costs...."

http://www.khsltv.com/media/lib/109/4/b/4/4b4b3010-3553-4166-af2a-b2868c46bbb9/PR_Strengthening_families.pdf

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