People who suffer childhood trauma are more than twice as likely to use basic health services, a study has found.
Bangor University interviewed 5,400 people in England and about 2,000 people in Wales.
It found people with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are more than twice as likely to use A&Es and to be frequent GP surgery users.
Prof Mark Bellis said it was "essential" the problems triggered by childhood trauma are recognised.
The findings broadly tally with those of a 2016 Public Heath Wales study, which found children exposed to abuse, domestic violence or other stresses are far more likely to develop long-term health problems.
The latest study suggests a high level of adverse childhood experiences is "common", with 10% of those questioned having suffered four or more traumatic experiences.
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