Research from the United Kingdom finds that physical abuse represents the highest risk increase for heart failure for adults who experienced childhood trauma, when compared with other forms of maltreatment. (Adobe Stock)

New study links childhood trauma to heart failure

Child abuse prevention experts in South Dakota and elsewhere say a new study underscores the need to protect children from traumatic situations to avoid long-term physical health problems. International researchers have found a 14% increase in heart failure in adults who have experienced some form of childhood abuse. Those with three to five types of …

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