Abuse and Subclinical Cardiovascular Disease Among Midlife Women: The Study of Women's Health Across the Nation [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions—
Childhood sexual abuse was associated with higher intima media thickness controlling for CVD risk factors and other confounders. These findings indicate the importance of considering the potential impact of early-life stressors on women’s later cardiovascular health.

Source: Stroke - July 28, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Thurston, R. C., Chang, Y., Derby, C. A., Bromberger, J. T., Harlow, S. D., Janssen, I., Matthews, K. A. Tags: Epidemiology Clinical Sciences Source Type: research