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Rockefeller University
Report identifies early childhood conditions that lead to adult health disparities
June 15th, 2009
The origins of many adult diseases can be traced to early negative experiences associated with social class and other markers of disadvantage. Confronting the causes of adversity before and shortly after birth may be a promising way to improve adult health and reduce premature deaths, researchers argue in a paper published in The Journal of the American Medical Association. These adversities establish biological "memories" that weaken physiological systems and make individuals vulnerable to problems that can lie dormant for years. "Improving the developmental trajectory of a child by helping the parents and improving the home environment is probably the single most...
Source: Diabetes Week (2009-06-15)
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