Effect of adverse childhood experiences on physical health in adulthood: Results of a study conducted in Baghdad city
Background: Studies have revealed a powerful relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and physical and mental health in adulthood. Literature documents the conversion of traumatic emotional experiences in childhood into organic disease later in life. Objective: The aim was to estima...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Family and Community Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jfcmonline.com/article.asp?issn=2230-8229;year=2015;volume=22;issue=2;spage=78;epage=84;aulast=Al-Shawi |