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Adults abused as children twice as likely to develop health and mental health conditions, study finds

Last updated: March 10, 2025 10:00 pm
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A recent study published in the journal Child Maltreatment has shed light on the long-term impact of childhood abuse on adult physical and mental health. The study found that adults who had experienced both physical and sexual abuse during childhood were at a significantly higher risk of developing health conditions such as angina, arthritis, asthma, COPD, heart attack, depression, and disability in adulthood. Even after accounting for factors like age, race, income, and health behaviors, as well as obesity, the odds of experiencing these health outcomes were approximately double for individuals who had been abused as children.

Interestingly, the study also found that adults who had been sexually abused, but not physically abused, were 55% to 90% more likely to experience these health conditions compared to those who had not experienced any abuse. Similarly, adults who were physically abused, but not sexually abused, also had elevated odds of these health outcomes, although to a lesser extent (between 20% to 50%).

Lead author Shannon Halls, a Research Coordinator at the University of Toronto’s Institute for Life Course and Aging, emphasized the importance of understanding the link between childhood adversities and adult health outcomes. The study highlighted the need for more research to explore the mechanisms behind these associations and to develop interventions that can support children who have experienced abuse.

One interesting finding from the study was the role of protective adults in mitigating the negative impact of abuse on children’s long-term health. Children who had a supportive adult in their home, even if they had experienced abuse, were less likely to experience adverse physical and mental health outcomes in adulthood. This highlights the importance of safe and stable relationships with adults in childhood for overall health and well-being.

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Senior author Esme Fuller-Thomson, a Professor at the University of Toronto, underlined the significance of positive relationships between children and adults in preventing adverse health outcomes later in life. The study’s authors stressed the need for future research to delve deeper into the factors that influence the protective role of adults in children’s lives.

Overall, the study provides valuable insights into the potential long-term consequences of childhood abuse on adult health and the importance of supportive relationships in mitigating these effects. By understanding these dynamics, researchers and policymakers can work towards developing effective interventions to support children who have experienced abuse and promote better health outcomes in adulthood.

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