Adverse childhood experiences and trajectories of hearing, vision, and dual sensory loss among middle-aged and older adults: Three population-based longitudinal studies in China - PubMed
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- #Longitudinal study
- #Sensory loss
- #Adverse childhood experiences
- Study examines associations between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and later-life sensory loss trajectories in Chinese adults.
- Three studies used data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS).
- Greater exposure to cumulative, threat-related, and deprivation-related ACEs linked to poorer hearing, vision, and dual sensory loss trajectories.
- Specific ACE patterns ('Parental loss & household mental illness', 'Physical abuse with bullying and neglect') increased risks of sensory loss.
- Network analysis identified physical abuse and household violence as central ACE nodes influencing sensory health.
- Findings emphasize the importance of addressing ACEs, particularly physical abuse and household violence, for sensory health prevention.