From: Adverse childhood experiences and prescription drug use in a cohort study of adult HMO patients
Type of Problem | Outcomes Associated with Adverse Childhood Experiences |
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Prevalent Diseases | Ischemic heart disease6,7 cancer,6 chronic lung disease,6 skeletal fractures,6 sexually transmitted diseases,6,32,33 and liver disease6,11 |
Risk Factors for Common Diseases/Poor Health | Smoking,3,6,31,32 alcohol abuse,12,31,32,34 promiscuity,6,31,32,35 obesity,2,6,31 illicit drug use,6,31,32,36 injected drug use,6,31,36 multiple somatic symptoms,31 poor self-rated health,6 high perceived risk of AIDS35 |
Poor Mental Health | Depressive disorders,6,31,32,37 anxiety,31 hallucinations,31,38 panic reactions,31 sleep disturbances,31 memory disturbances,31,39 poor anger control,31 risk of perpetrating or being a victim of domestic violence31 |
Sexual and Reproductive Health | Early age at first intercourse,31,35 sexual dissatisfaction,31 teen pregnancy,40 unintended pregnancy,41 teen paternity,42 fetal death40 |
General Health and Social Problems | High perceived stress,31 difficulty with job performance,43 relationship problems,43 marriage to an alcoholic34 |