Rough Childhoods Have Ripple Effects for Wild Baboons

Tuesday, April 19, 2016 - 12:01 in Health & Medicine

Numerous studies have shown that childhood trauma can have far-reaching effects on adult health and survival; new research finds the same is true for wild baboons. People who experience childhood abuse, neglect and other hallmarks of a rough childhood are more likely to develop heart disease, diabetes and other health problems later in life, even […]

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