Abuse, neglect in childhood may increase heart failure risk as an adult
Childhood trauma, especially physical abuse, might increase the risk of heart failure later in life, according to new research.
Oct 5, 2022
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Social Sciences: News and Research on Child Abuse
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Leading US pediatricians' group issues guidelines to prevent patient abuse
Recent years have seen several high-profile cases of doctors sexually abusing young patients. Now the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is issuing new recommendations aimed at prevention.
Aug 29, 2022
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Study examines adult health and behavior of chronic child sexual abuse survivors
Chronic experiences of childhood sexual abuse are more likely to lead to adverse health and life achievement outcomes in adults than single instances of childhood sexual trauma, a recent Oregon State University study has ...
Aug 23, 2022
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Food assistance program may help prevent child maltreatment
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that helps more than 39 million people avoid food insecurity has an unexpected benefit—it may help prevent child maltreatment.
Jul 13, 2022
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