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Adverse Childhood Experiences among Michigan Adults

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (under the age of 18). For example:

  • experiencing violence or abuse
  • witnessing violence in the home or community
  • having a family member attempt or die by suicide

ACEs are widespread among Michigan adults, with two-thirds (66%) reporting one or more. These experiences are a risk factor for numerous health risk behaviors, such as smoking, and for negative health outcomes, such as depression and asthma. Learn more by viewing the infographic about ACEs among Michigan adults.

The Michigan ACE Initiative is focused on raising awareness about ACEs and developing trauma-informed, healing organizations and communities across the state.  Go to MIACE.org to learn about ACEs research, find resources, and more.

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