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Adversity in childhood is linked to mental and physical health throughout life

Charles A. Nelson, Zulfiqar A Bhutta, Nadine Burke Harris, Andrea Danese, Muthanna Samara

BMJ · 2020 · 736 citations · 39 references

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The prevalence of "toxic stress"and huge downstream consequences in disease, suffering, and financial costs make prevention and early intervention crucial, say Charles A Nelson and colleagues

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