ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES: CONCEPT, CONSEQUENCES AND STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTION
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https://doi.org/10.52340/jecm.2025.02.03Keywords:
childhood, adverse, experiences, preventionAbstract
The term "Adverse Childhood Experiences" (ACEs) became established in scientific literature in the 1990s, with the concept being refined later. This refinement led to increased awareness of the diverse nature and common characteristics of ACEs, prompting scientific research on a global scale. Consequently, substantial evidence has been accumulated regarding both the immediate and long-term outcomes of ACEs. It has been confirmed that the presence of ACEs significantly increases the risk of developing health, behavioral, and social problems, impacting the well-being of both individuals and society. Therefore, it is crucial to prevent ACEs through a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, which includes raising public awareness about ACEs, educating parents and caregivers, strengthening social support systems, and improving child protection mechanisms.
Acknowledgment. The work reported in this publication was funded by the NIH-Fogarty International Trauma Training Program at the University of Iowa (2D43TW007261-11). The authors gratefully acknowledge all members of the iCREATE for their work on the project overall and for the contributions to project documentation used in this manuscript.
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