A review published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are common globally. This review included 65 studies with a total of 490,423 children from 18 countries. The estimated prevalence rates of ACEs were 42.3% for 0 ACEs, 22.0% for one ACE, 12.7% for two ACEs, 8.1% for three ACEs, and 14.8% for four or more ACEs. Factors like being an adolescent, living in residential care, having a history of juvenile offending, or being an Indigenous person were associated with higher rates of exposure to four or more ACEs. The authors emphasize the importance of early identification and prevention strategies to reduce the prevalence of ACEs and minimize their harmful effects on health.
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Most children globally exposed to at least one adverse childhood experience
