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ACE Study and Increased Risk

Earlier, we introduced ACEs as specific experiences that can cause trauma. The ACEs are:

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Why is trauma important to know about?

One of the most important studies that solidified this relationship was the ACE study.

The ACE study was conducted by the American Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Kaiser Permanente, and surveyed over 17,000 adults.