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

The BMJ | Analysis | 28 October 2020
Authors: Charles A Nelson, Richard David Scott, Zulfiqar A Bhutta, Nadine Burke Harris, Andrea Danese, Muthanna Samara

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. If we wish for today’s youth to inherit a world that is safe and conducive to healthy development, we must do all we can to create such a world, by preventing disorders from developing and intervening once they are apparent.
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https://www.bmj.com/content/371/bmj.m3048