Based on the landmark CDC-Kaiser ACE Study—one of the most important public health discoveries in history
The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study, conducted by Dr. Vincent Felitti and Dr. Robert Anda at Kaiser Permanente and the CDC, surveyed over 17,000 adults about childhood adversity. The findings shocked the medical community: childhood trauma strongly predicts adult disease, mental illness, addiction, and early death.
People with an ACE score of 4+ had 2x the risk of heart disease, 12x the risk of suicide attempts, and 7 years shorter life expectancy. The higher your ACE score, the higher your risk for health problems—but understanding your score is the first step toward healing.
Kaiser Permanente physician who discovered the trauma-disease connection and created the original 10 ACE questions
CDC epidemiologist who co-led the study and continues researching ACE health outcomes and interventions
Former California Surgeon General who brought ACE screening into pediatric practice, showing toxic stress impacts brain development
Child trauma expert showing how early adversity affects brain development and the importance of protective factors
Research on how neglect and emotional deprivation shape neural pathways and can be healed through relationships
Expanded ACE research to include developmental trauma and body-based impacts beyond the original 10 categories
We also assess expanded ACEs: Bullying, community violence, discrimination, loss of parent, foster care, homelessness, and protective factors (supportive relationships, safe spaces, resilience resources).
Note: ACE scores predict risk at population level, not individual destiny. Many people with high ACE scores thrive through resilience, therapy, and supportive relationships.
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