Childhood abuse or neglect could take a lasting toll on physical health, a new study suggests.
It found that child maltreatment may trigger long-term hormone problems that increase the risk of obesity, diabetes and other health problems in adulthood.
Researchers examined levels of weight-regulating hormones in 95 adults, aged 35 to 65, who suffered physical, emotional or sexual abuse or neglect as children. They were grouped according to the severity of abuse and neglect.
Three hormones were examined in the study. Leptin is involved in appetite regulation and is linked to fat levels...
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