Association of Adverse Childhood Experiences with Heart Conditions in Children: Insight from the 2019-2020 National Survey of Children's Health.

ABSTRACT: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been associated with a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and premature mortality in adults.

Objectives

We evaluated the associations between ACEs and heart diseases among children in the United States.

Methods

Data on children ages 0 to 17 years reported by parents/guardians to have current heart conditions were analyzed. Using Stata version 17 software, descriptive statistics were generated for the demographic characteristics and the various health outcomes using the chi-square of independence. Multivariate logistic regression models were employed to determine the associations between ACEs and heart conditions, the severity of heart conditions, and overall health status.

Results

There were 826 children with cur

SUBMITTER: Adebiyi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10047196 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature