The ACE Study found that the higher someone’s ACE score – the more types of childhood adversity a person experienced, the higher their risk of chronic disease, mental illness, violence, being a victim of violence and a bunch of other consequences.
ACEs are Correlated with a Number of Personal Challenges
There is a strong correlation between ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and mental/emotional challenges. Those who face ACEs are more likely to face addiction, anxiety, and academic/professional failure. Yet, the negative effects far exceed that. Those who grow up with ACEs also have a much higher risk of multiple physical health problems.Read more from high-ranking physicians about how ACEs can impact health on many different levels and how medical practice is incomplete unless it takes into consideration a patient’s history with childhood adversity.
Source: ACE’s Too High