Childhood trauma is an event experienced by a child that threatens their life or bodily integrity1. It can cause stress that affects the immune system, nervous system, and endocrine system2. It can also lead to adverse health outcomes such as depression, hypertension, autoimmune diseases, lung cancer, and premature mortality2. Some types of childhood trauma are physical or sexual abuse, sudden death due to murder or suicide, kidnapping, violence in their household, and neglect3.
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