Child Abuse Review
Childhood adversity linked to later disability in Chinese adults
Over seven years, childhood adversity was linked to a higher rate of first disability—a hazard ratio of 1.26 compared with no reported adversity.Over seven years, childhood adversity was linked to a higher rate of first disability—a hazard ratio of 1.26 compared with no reported adversity.
Cohort · 14,563 peopleFunctional disability
Who was studied14,563 Chinese adults aged 45 and older, seven years
What changedThe rate of first disability was higher with childhood adversity than with no reported adversity (hazard ratio 1.26)
The catchAdults' recollections of childhood adversity can misclassify exposure
