The association between childhood physical abuse and heart disease in adulthood: findings from a representative community sample

Esme Fuller-Thomson, Sarah Brennenstuhl, John Frank

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Abstract

Although, the relationship between childhood physical abuse and adult heart disease has been documented, very few studies have controlled for many of the known risk factors for heart disease. The objective of the current study, therefore, was to investigate the association between childhood physical abuse and adult heart disease while controlling for the following established risk factors: (1) childhood stressors; (2) adult health behaviors; (3) adult stressors; (4) depression; and, (5) high pressure.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)689-98
Number of pages10
JournalChild Abuse and Neglect
Volume34
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010

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