"Mistreatment and other adversity experienced by children are associated with poorer health by early adolescence. The findings appear in JAMA Pediatrics and were published online today to coincide with the opening of the Pediatric Academic Societies’ annual meeting.
"Although previous studies have shown a link between adverse childhood experiences and onset of such conditions as increased anxiety or substance use or becoming pregnant during adolescence, the JAMA Pediatrics research appears to be the first finding a similar relationship with illnesses requiring medical attention and somatic health issues such as headaches, dizziness, and stomach problems...."
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