Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences Among U.S. Adults — Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2011–2020

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Authors: Elizabeth A. Swedo, MD1; Maria V. Aslam, PhD2; Linda L. Dahlberg, PhD1; Phyllis Holditch Niolon, PhD1; Angie S. Guinn, MPH; Thomas R. Simon, PhD; James A. Mercy, PhD

Publication Year: 2023

Last Updated: June 30, 2023

Journal: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

Keywords: Awareness; Health Disparities; Injury and Trauma; Mental and Behavioral Health; Population Information; Psychology; Social Determinants of Health; Socio-Economic Disparities; Sexual Abuse; Substance Use; Youth; Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

 

Short Abstract: What is already known about this topic? Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with numerous negative outcomes. Previous data from 25 states indicated that ACEs are common among U.S. adults.

 

Abstract: What is already known about this topic? Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with numerous negative outcomes. Previous data from 25 states indicated that ACEs are common among U.S. adults. What is added by this report? Among U.S. adults from all 50 states and the District of Columbia surveyed during 2011–2020, approximately two thirds reported at least one ACE; one in six reported four or more ACEs. ACEs were highest among women, persons aged 25–34 years, non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native adults, non-Hispanic multiracial adults, adults with less than a high school education, and adults who were unemployed or unable to work. Prevalence of individual and total number of ACEs varied across jurisdictions. What are the implications for public health practice? CDC’s Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences: Leveraging the Best Available Evidence provides strategies for preventing and mitigating ACEs, particularly among disproportionately affected populations.

 

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Source: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/wr/pdfs/mm7226a2-H.pdf

Type of Resource: Peer-reviewed scientific article