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1990s US study identified ten adverse childhood experiences

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“A 1990s study from the United States identified 10 widely recognized adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) including forms of abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction such as domestic violence or an adult with substance use issues.”
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Confidence: High Checked on November 5, 2026

Summary

The original CDC‑Kaiser study conducted in the mid‑1990s in the United States defined ten ACE categories covering abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction such as domestic violence and substance‑using adults. This list of ten widely recognized ACEs is well documented in the foundational research.

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  • Defining ACEs and Toxic Stress ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES

    The California Surgeon General’s Report on Adverse Childhood Experiences, Toxic Stress, and Health · Three key findings from the substantial body of ACEs research published over the ... Figure 1. The 10 ACE categories investigated in the landmark study by the CDC and Kaiser Permanente.

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  • Adverse childhood experiences - ScienceDirect

    The CDC-Kaiser ACE Study was carried out when US health provider Kaiser-Permanente noted that there was a high prevalence of historical sexual abuse amongst patients attending an obesity clinic.

ucanr.edu
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): The Original 10 ACEs (Part 1 of Series) | Thriving Forward

    The concept of ACEs emerged from a groundbreaking study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Kaiser Permanente in the late 1990s, which highlighted the strong correlation between childhood trauma and chronic health issues in adulthood. Several additional studies have been conducted since. This article provides an overview of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

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