“ skipping steps ”. Indeed , faster ageing at such a young age , one of the consequences of psychological trauma , suggests that the biological mechanisms that contribute to health disparities are set in motion very early in life .
That could explain , at least in part , why exposure to adversity in childhood is a predictor of health problems later in life , not just depression and anxiety , but also cardiovascular disease , diabetes , and cancer . This study suggests that being victims of violence and trauma early in life can cause the body to age faster at a biological level , with all the consequences that this implies .
Source : Colich , N . et . Al . ( 2020 ) Biological Aging in Childhood and Adolescence Following Experiences of Threat and Deprivation :
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis .
Psychological Bulletin ; 146 ( 9 ): 721 – 764 .
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