CDC: Childhood trauma linked to physical illness and addiction
It was already known from the classic ACE study (Adverse Childhood Experiences) that those with childhood trauma are at a vastly increased risk of heart disease, cancer, COPD, and other physical illnesses, but now there is brand new evidence from the national Centers for Disease Control, in a new report based on an amazing 144,000 patients.
Some highlights:
-trauma changes the physical development of the body
-psychological stress is as significant as physical abuse
-trauma is linked to heart disease and obesity
-trauma is linked to excessive alcohol and tobacco use
-severe trauma is more common for minorities and women
-more research is needed
(Here is the web URL if you want to cut and paste:)
https://ktla.com/2019/11/05/cdc-estimates-millions-of-cases-of-heart-disease-other-illness-are-linked-to-abuse-childhood-trauma/