The long-term impact of adverse childhood experiences on later-life physical and psychological multimorbidity: A prospective cohort study of middle-aged and older adults in China.

Xing He, Mingxing Wang, Yushan Du, Ziyi Ye, Ying Yang, Chao Guo

Institute of Population Research, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China.Institute of Population Research, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Evidence on the link between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and psychological-physical multimorbidity (PPM) in older Chinese adults is limited.

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Research summary

The paper claims that adverse childhood experiences significantly contribute to the development of psychological-physical multimorbidity in older adults. This research is relevant as it explores the long-term effects of early life experiences on health outcomes in aging populations, potentially informing interventions that address root causes of age-related diseases.

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