Iraqi Children and Long Term Adverse Childhood Experiences, Mini Systemic Review

Authors: Ameel Farooq Al Shawi*

DOI: 10.23880/phoa-16000102

Volume 1, Issue 1

Abstract

Exposure to multiple risk factors during childhood is associated with higher rates of depression, alcoholism, illicit drug use, attempted suicide, obesity, diabetes, poor self esteem and many other chronic diseases. As Iraqi children exposed to widespread traumatic events for long period of time, so our aim is illustrating effect of adverse childhood experiences on health of Iraqi children.

Keywords:

Adverse childhood experiences; Iraqi children; Violence

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