ACE SCORES & RISK OUTCOMES
ACE scores show a direct link between childhood trauma and the adult onset of chronic disease.
The “tipping point” is an ACE score of 4 (or more), at which point your risks jump to higher levels, such as:
- 2x as likely to be a smoker
- 3.9x as likely for Chronic Lung Diseases (bronchitis, emphysema, etc.)
- 4x as likely to be depressed
- 7x as likely to be an alcoholic
- 10x as likely to abuse drugs
- 12x as likely to commit suicide
Having an ACE score of 6 or more can result in one’s lifespan being shortened by 20 years
Source: American Journal of Preventive Medicine & Robert Wood Johnson Foundation