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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Percent of children in NC (Total) with 2 or more ACEs
Current Value
17.3%
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
The National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) provides data on "multiple, intersecting aspects of children’s lives - including physical and mental health, access to and quality of health care, and the child’s family, neighborhood, school, and social context." [NSCH]
Two-year combined data pulled from interactive site: https://www.childhealthdata.org/browse
Indicator Notes
Definition:
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood.
Why is this Important?
Exposure to trauma, violence or neglect during childhood increases the future likelihood of poor physical and mental health. [CDC]
Additional Information:
The Percent of Children with Two or More ACES indicator is aligned with HNC2030.
Link to References and Reports:
https://www.childhealthdata.org/browse (Interactive)
https://www.childhealthdata.org/browse/survey/results?q=11266&r=1&r2=35 (North Carolina)
About Child Abuse and Neglect | Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention | CDC
https://www.childhealthdata.org/learn-about-the-nsch/NSCH
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