Author: Aldiyarbek Nurlan
Editor: Kigbaeva Kamila
Childhood exposure not only has mental health consequences, such as depression and anxiety, but also negatively affects physical health (in particular, causes cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer).
American researchers have carried out nearly 80 studies involving more than 116,000 people. They found that children who have experienced trauma associated with threats (violence or abuse) are more likely to enter puberty early and also show signs of accelerated aging at the cellular level. However, children who experienced poverty or neglect did not show any of the above signs of early aging.
All studies looked at accelerated aging in children and adolescents under the age of 18. The presence of such strong evidence of rapid aging at a young age indicates the need for early intervention to avoid future consequences.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/08/200803092120.htm
