Adversity in childhood is linked to mental and physical health throughout life

Nelson, Charles A.; Bhutta, Zulfiqar A; Harris, Nadine Burke; Danese, Andrea; Samara, Muthanna

doi:10.1136/bmj.m3048

articleBMJOct 28, 2020BRONZE OA

Adversity in childhood is linked to mental and physical health throughout life

CACharles A. Nelson ZAZulfiqar A Bhutta NBNadine Burke Harris ADAndrea Danese MSMuthanna Samara

Boston Children's Hospital · Harvard University · +7 more institutions

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Abstract

The prevalence of "toxic stress"and huge downstream consequences in disease, suffering, and financial costs make prevention and early intervention crucial, say Charles A Nelson and colleagues

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Authors

CA
Charles A. NelsonCorresponding
Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard University
ZA
Zulfiqar A Bhutta
SickKids Foundation, Hospital for Sick Children
NB
Nadine Burke Harris
California State University System, State of California
AD
Andrea Danese
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, King's College London
MS
Muthanna Samara
Kingston University

Topics & keywords

Topics

Child Abuse and Trauma100%
Child and Adolescent Health99%
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development99%

Keywords

Mental health
Psychology
Physical health
Developmental psychology
Psychiatry

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