Background Multiple studies have shown a link between cumulative adverse experiences in
childhood and a wide variety of psychosocial problems in later life. There have not been any
pertinent representative studies of the German population until now. The goal of this study is
to determine the frequency of adverse childhood experiences (ACE), the extent to which
they manifest themselves in patterns of co-occurrence, and their possible connection to
psychosocial abnormalities in the German population. Methods 2531 persons (55.4 …

… The significant finding of the study (1), that almost 80% of those questioned had no / little
adverse childhood experiences in the family, confirms the highly protective effect of the family
on the physical and mental health of their children, ie the next gen eration. Parents, siblings,
and other relatives are the essential protection for children / young people from society and
the environment. … Trebin points out that the effects of adverse childhood experiences
(ACEs) go beyond psychological consequences and also increase the risk of somatic …