ACEs Linked to Several Leading Causes of Death

The November 2019 issue of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vital Signs examined the relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and long-term health outcomes in the U.S. Using data from 25 states over a three-year period, researchers identified a correlation between having experienced trauma in childhood and at least five of the top ten leading causes of death. Given this stark view of the impact of ACEs, authors stress the importance of identifying children at risk for ACEs and intervening to prevent their occurrence.

Read the report and access complementary resources here: https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/aces/