The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released their findings in a report concerning adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on Thursday. Such experiences include witnessing home violence, family substance abuse, family mental health issues, abuse and neglect. The report found that one in six people in the U.S. has experienced at least four ACEs. Such people are at a higher risk of death. According to the report, preventing ACEs could also prevent millions of high school students from dropping out. It could also prevent millions of cases of obesity, heart disease and depression. The report states that the serious health effects of ACEs demand more public and individual prevention efforts.
