Publications by authors named "Sara Silverio Marques"
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are stressful or traumatic events that children experience before age 18 years. Studies have linked exposure to ACEs and negative health, and developmental and behavioral outcomes. Screening in pediatric medical settings provides a clear opportunity for early detection, intervention, and treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To estimate the adult health burden and costs in California during 2013 associated with adults' prior Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
Methods: We analyzed five ACEs-linked conditions (asthma, arthritis, COPD, depression, and cardiovascular disease) and three health risk factors (lifetime smoking, heavy drinking, and obesity). We estimated ACEs-associated fractions of disease risk for people aged 18+ for these conditions by ACEs exposure using inputs from a companion study of California Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data for 2008-2009, 2011, and 2013.
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- The study looked at how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), like abuse or neglect, affect health in different states and if these effects are still there even when considering things like smoking and drinking.
- Researchers used surveys from 14 states and found that more exposure to ACEs is linked with higher chances of problems like smoking, drinking, obesity, and various health issues like depression and heart disease.
- It was concluded that even without bad habits like smoking or drinking, ACEs still affect health, so it's important to help kids who face these challenges to improve their health later on.
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- Early detection and intervention in childhood adversity can significantly enhance children's health and well-being, making it crucial to understand its impact on pediatric health outcomes.* -
- A systematic review of 35 studies found that childhood adversity is linked to cognitive delays, asthma, infections, and sleep issues, among other health problems.* -
- The study highlights the physiological effects of childhood adversity, such as altered immune responses and stress-related hormonal changes, underscoring the need to consider these factors in diagnosing related health conditions.*