Childhood abuse doubles adult risk of chronic health conditions

Childhood abuse doubles adult risk of chronic health conditions

A new study published this week in Child Maltreatment found that in comparison to those who had not been abused in childhood, adults who had experienced both childhood physical and sexual abuse had approximately double the odds of physical and mental health conditions, including angina, arthritis, asthma, COPD, heart attack, depression, and disability -- even after considering respondents' age, race, income, and health behaviors, as well as obes…

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Childhood Abuse Doubles Psychiatric and Health Risks

New research finds that adults who experienced both physical and sexual abuse in childhood are about twice as likely to suffer chronic physical and mental health issues, such as depression, arthritis, asthma, and heart conditions. Even experiencing one type of abuse significantly increased the odds of adverse health outcomes in adulthood.

Research found in comparison to those who had not been abused in childhood, adults who had experienced both childhood physical and sexual abuse had approximately double the odds of physical and mental health conditions, including angina, arthritis, asthma

Childhood abuse may double risk of poor health later: Study –...

Last Updated on March 11, 2025 by New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Children who experience physical and sexual abuse are twice as likely to suffer from physical and mental health conditions, including angina, arthritis, asthma, COPD, heart attack, depression, and disability in adulthood, according to a study. The study, published in the journal Child Maltreatment, […] The post Childhood abuse may double risk of poor health later: Study appeared first …