ACES Flashcards
1
Q
What does toxic stress caused by ACES affect?
A
short- and long-term health impacts
can impact every part of the body, leading to autoimmune diseases, such as arthritis, as well as heart disease, breast cancer, lung cancer, etc
ACES impact children’s developing brains
2
Q
True or False: An increased ACES score also indicates risk of being violent or being a victim of violence
A
TRUE! An increased ACES score also indicates risk of being violent or being a victim of violence
