Impact of physical and sexual abuse on risk of hospitalisations for physical and mental illnesses: insights from two large prospective cohort studiesResearch in context

Summary: Background: Physical abuse can lead to severe health consequences that extend beyond immediate harm. We explored the associations of physical abuse experienced during childhood and adulthood with a wide range of adult health conditions requiring hospital treatment. Methods: We utilised dat...

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Main Authors: Philipp Frank, G. David Batty, Jaana Pentti, Markus Jokela, Jenni Ervasti, Andrew Steptoe, Glyn Lewis, Mika Kivimäki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-05-01
Series:The Lancet Regional Health. Europe
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666776224000498