Press TVAdults who did face adversity as children were reported to have shorter telomeres and increased levels of inflammation, both of which may shorten the lifespan. Multiple adversities, hence, can shorten the lifespan by seven to 15 years.
"Our latest research shows that childhood adversity casts a long shadow on one's health and can lead to inflammation and cell ageing much earlier than for those who haven't experienced these events,” said Professor Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, lead author of another study.
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 12:24 am 