Progress in the Study of the Association between Adverse Childhood Experiences and the Prevalence of Hypertension in Adulthood

doi:10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0193

Abstract

Abstract:

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events or situations that individuals may experience during their childhood. Children living with prolonged and persistent adverse experiences may have lifelong effects on their physical and mental health. Most studies in Europe and the United States confirm that ACEs increase the risk of hypertension in adulthood. However, the association between different types of ACEs and hypertension in adulthood remains controversial. This study provides a comprehensive review of studies on the association between different types of ACEs and hypertension, which explores the effects of ACEs on hypertension in adulthood and potential mechanisms. This study also summarizes the current status of studies on ACEs and hypertension. It presents a prospective view of providing a basis for improving the early childhood developmental environment and preventing hypertension in adulthood.

Key words: Adverse childhood experiences, Adverse childhood experiences, Hypertension in adulthood, Hypertension, Burden of disease, Review

摘要：

童年逆境（ACEs）是指发生在儿童时期（18岁以前）的各种创伤事件或情况。长期并持续的ACEs可能对儿童身心健康造成终身影响。目前，欧美地区的多项研究证实了ACEs可增加个体成年期高血压的患病风险，然而不同分型的ACEs与成年期高血压的关联仍存在争议。本文对不同分型的ACEs与成年期高血压相关研究进行综述，探讨童年期不同分型逆境对成年期高血压患病的影响及其发生、发展机制，归纳总结两者间的研究现状并提出展望，为改善儿童早期发展环境、预防其成年期高血压研究提供依据。

关键词: 童年不良经历, 童年逆境, 成年期高血压, 高血压, 疾病负担, 综述

CLC Number:

R 179

JIANG Shen,WU Jing,ZHOU Jiali, et al. Progress in the Study of the Association between Adverse Childhood Experiences and the Prevalence of Hypertension in Adulthood[J]. Chinese General Practice, 2025, 28(03): 358-364. DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0193.
姜申,吴静,周佳丽等. 童年逆境与成年期高血压患病的研究进展[J]. 中国全科医学, 2025, 28(03): 358-364. DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2024.0193.

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