"Most people, let alone most parents, are unaware of the hidden epidemic affecting over two-thirds of our community. Yes, I said two-thirds. In Arizona the ACE Consortium, a collaboration of over 100 individuals, state, county, and private agencies, have been working together for the last ten years to get the word out. Beware parents, not only have most of you been infected with this invisible disease; but, your children have as well.
"The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study is one of the largest investigations ever conducted to assess associations between childhood maltreatment and later-life health and well-being. The study was collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Kaiser Permanente’s Health Appraisal Clinic in San Diego....
"You can help yourself, your family and the community by learning more about ACEs...."
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