For some, the latter might include things bee stings, bicycle blunders, or embarrassing moments.
According to the CDC, ACEs include encountering violence, abuse, or instability due to parental separation.
Growing up in a family with substance abuse or mental health issues are other risk factors.
On the flip side, preventing ACEs has the potential to reduce a wide range of conditions.
It can also lower health risk behaviors like smoking orheavy drinking, and various socioeconomic challenges.
Sadly, ACEs are more common than you might think.
So how can ACEs be addressed?
