From a blog by Word on the Streets
Legislators, caregivers, and the media increasingly recognize that childhood adversity poses risks to individual health and well-being. The original Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study, (see earlier blog – Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and future health), has helped raise public awareness about this critical public health issue. However, as the use of ACEs questionnaires for identifying potentially harmful childhood experiences has gained popularity, it is important to understand how ACEs differ from other commonly used terms, including childhood adversity, trauma, and toxic stress.
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https://www.wordonthestreets.net/Articles/584141/Why_10_Adverse.aspx
