5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Childhood maltreatment is linked to a 39% increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis later in life.

• 2

  Individuals exposed to childhood maltreatment have a 16% higher likelihood of developing psoriasis.

• 3

  The study found no significant increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease or multiple sclerosis associated with childhood maltreatment.

• 4

  The research utilized UK primary care data, matching 256,130 maltreatment-exposed individuals with 712,478 unexposed individuals.

• 5

  The findings highlight the need for public health strategies to address childhood maltreatment and its long-term effects.