The Long-Term Impact of Trauma on Women's Health
Women react differently to trauma than men do, and the long-term effects of trauma can bring on complicated health consequences. Violence and abuse, specifically, are associated with chronic illnesses that can decrease one's lifespan—but many with trauma do not seek help. Women's health expert Kirtly Jones, MD, talks to Leslie Halpern, MD, about how certain biomarkers can identify trauma before it is too late.
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