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Update Date: 2010/08/16 12:57 [Reporter Su Xiangyun / Comprehensive Foreign Reports]
Those who experienced abuse in childhood or grew up in impoverished environments should pay special attention to their heart health. Research from the University of Pittsburgh in the U.S. shows that childhood experiences profoundly impact adult health. Individuals who suffered domestic violence, grew up in poor conditions, or experienced isolation during childhood are more prone to cardiovascular diseases in adulthood. Researchers explain that prolonged stress in children may lead to adverse effects on heart health.
Karen A. Matthews, a professor of psychiatry and epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh, stated in a press release from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) that many diseases emerging in middle age can often be traced back to childhood. Some people adopt unhealthy lifestyles in their 20s and 30s, and as they age, symptoms gradually manifest. Additionally, evidence suggests that a person's response to childhood experiences can influence long-term health. Negative experiences such as domestic violence and social isolation may cause lasting harm to the body.
Matthews' research team tracked 212 adolescents, aged 14 to 16, for three years. The results revealed that children from impoverished families were more likely to show early signs of heart disease. At the APA annual meeting, Matthews noted that hormonal changes during adolescence make teens particularly sensitive to peer rejection. When faced with various stressors, their cardiovascular systems are highly susceptible to pressure, leading to fluctuating disease risks.
Previous studies have indicated that growing up in poverty can affect a child's psychological responses. Professor Matthews explained that children may become highly sensitive, prone to negative thoughts, and less trusting of others. Over time, interactions with others can become a source of stress, resulting in various health issues.
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Childhood Abuse and Poverty Raise Mental Illness Risk
Those who experienced abuse in childhood or grew up in impoverished environments should pay special attention to their heart health. Research from the University of Pittsburgh in the U.S. shows that childhood experiences profoundly impact adult health. Individuals who suffered domestic violence, grew up in poor conditions, or experienced isolation during childhood are more prone to cardiovascular diseases in adulthood. Researchers explain that prolonged stress in children may lead to adverse effects on heart health.
Karen A. Matthews, a professor of psychiatry and epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh, stated in a press release from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) that many diseases emerging in middle age can often be traced back to childhood. Some people adopt unhealthy lifestyles in their 20s and 30s, and as they age, symptoms gradually manifest. Additionally, evidence suggests that a person's response to childhood experiences can influence long-term health. Negative experiences such as domestic violence and social isolation may cause lasting harm to the body.
Matthews' research team tracked 212 adolescents, aged 14 to 16, for three years. The results revealed that children from impoverished families were more likely to show early signs of heart disease. At the APA annual meeting, Matthews noted that hormonal changes during adolescence make teens particularly sensitive to peer rejection. When faced with various stressors, their cardiovascular systems are highly susceptible to pressure, leading to fluctuating disease risks.
Previous studies have indicated that growing up in poverty can affect a child's psychological responses. Professor Matthews explained that children may become highly sensitive, prone to negative thoughts, and less trusting of others. Over time, interactions with others can become a source of stress, resulting in various health issues.
Source: http:/ / tw. news. yahoo. com/ art……rl/ d/ a/ 100816/ 128/ 2b6m6. html