Adverse Childhood Experiences and Accelerated Epigenetic Aging in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos: Nativity as an Effect Modifier.

Yinxian Chen, Sarina Abrishamcar, Sheroi Johnson, Jasmine Aqua, Christian Dye, Maria M Llabre, Linda C Gallo, Krista M Pereira, Martha Daviglus, Maria Argos, Jianwen Cai, Bharat Thyagarajan, Andrea Baccarelli, Carmen R Isasi, Robert C Kaplan, Karen N Conneely, Shakira F Suglia

Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA. Electronic address: [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

Whether adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with accelerated epigenetic aging over time among the Hispanic/Latino population remains unknown. This study examined the longitudinal association between ACEs and epigenetic age acceleration (EAA), as well as potential effect modifiers, among a sample of Hispanic/Latino adults.

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Research summary

The paper claims that adverse childhood experiences are associated with accelerated epigenetic aging in the Hispanic/Latino population. This research is relevant as it explores the relationship between early life stressors and biological aging, which could inform interventions aimed at promoting longevity and addressing root causes of aging.

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