Impact of physical and sexual abuse on risk of hospitalisations for physical and mental illnesses: insights from two large prospective cohort studiesResearch in context

• Main Authors: Philipp Frank (Author), G. David Batty (Author), Jaana Pentti (Author), Markus Jokela (Author), Jenni Ervasti (Author), Andrew Steptoe (Author), Glyn Lewis (Author), Mika Kivimäki (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary: Background: Physical abuse can lead to severe health consequences that extend beyond immediate harm. We explored the associations of physical abuse experienced during childhood and adulthood with a wide range of adult health conditions requiring hospital treatment. Methods: We utilised data...