How a difficult childhood makes it more likely you’ll have mental and physical health problems as an adult – The Conversation UK

Decades of research shows how negative childhood events such as abuse or neglect can have a detrimental impact on a persons long-term physical and mental health. It has been linked to accelerated ageing, chronic disease and even premature death.
Stress experienced in childhood may also influence our genes and be passed on to offspring. So unless the cycle is broken, it may continue from generation to generation.
When we talk about childhood adversity, it can cover specific experiences, such as…

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