Child abuse is related to inflammation in mid-life women: Role of obesity

Highlight • In a 7 year longitudinal study, women who report a history of child abuse or neglect have elevated C-reactive protein, perhaps due to obesity.

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Published in:Brain, behavior, and immunity behavior, and immunity, 2014-02, Vol.36, p.29-34
Main Authors: Matthews, Karen A, Chang, Yue-Fang, Thurston, Rebecca C, Bromberger, Joyce T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Allergy and Immunology
Body Mass Index
C-Reactive Protein - metabolism
Child
Child Abuse
Childhood abuse
Female
Humans
Inflammation
Inflammation - etiology
Longitudinal Studies
Middle Aged
Neglect
Obesity
Obesity - blood
Obesity - complications
Psychiatry
Women
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Summary:Highlight • In a 7 year longitudinal study, women who report a history of child abuse or neglect have elevated C-reactive protein, perhaps due to obesity.
ISSN:0889-1591
1090-2139
DOI:10.1016/j.bbi.2013.09.013