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Long-Term Physical Health Consequences of Child Maltreatment

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  • Nicole G. Hammond

  • Tracie O. Afifi

  • July 14, 2026

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    Wong et al demonstrated associations between child maltreatment and adult multimorbidity over a median follow-up of 19 years.

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    Participants with a history of child maltreatment faced a 98% higher risk of all-cause mortality compared to matched controls.

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    Child maltreatment was linked to a pronounced risk of mental health multimorbidity, with a 262% increase observed.

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    The study highlights a knowledge gap in understanding the physical health outcomes of child maltreatment.

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    Public health investment in primary prevention of child maltreatment is urgently needed to improve health outcomes.

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Long-Term Physical Health Consequences of Child Maltreatment

  • by Nicole G. Hammond, Tracie O. Afifi

  • July 14, 2026

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