Theoretical models and empirical studies progress in the influence of adverse childhood experiences on lifelong health

WEI Ruihong; WAN Yuhui

doi:10.11852/zgetbjzz2022-1563

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Chinese Journal of Child Health Care ›› 2023, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (12) : 1320-1324. DOI: 10.11852/zgetbjzz2022-1563

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Theoretical models and empirical studies progress in the influence of adverse childhood experiences on lifelong health

WEI Ruihong, WAN Yuhui

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Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with lifelong health, but the underlying mechanisms of the association are not well understood. By searching previous literature, this review combs the theoretical models of the health effects of ACEs and related confirmatory studies, in order to help researches better understand and recognize the potential mechanism of ACEs affecting physical and mental health.

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adverse childhood experiences / physical and mental health / theory / model

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WEI Ruihong, WAN Yuhui. Theoretical models and empirical studies progress in the influence of adverse childhood experiences on lifelong health[J]. Chinese Journal of Child Health Care. 2023, 31(12): 1320-1324 https://doi.org/10.11852/zgetbjzz2022-1563

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