Researchers find link between childhood physical abuse, chronic fatigue syndrome
Monday, May 16, 2011 - 10:30
in Health & Medicine
Childhood physical abuse is associated with significantly elevated rates of functional somatic syndromes such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and multiple chemical sensitivities among women, according to new findings by University of Toronto researchers. The research will be published in this month's issue of the Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma.