Ongoing Research

Research in this field has continued During the period 2009 to 2018, 42 states plus the District of Columbia have included ACE questions for at least one year on their Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Florida began this process in 2014.

The prevalence of ACEs from the BRFSS data mirrored the original ACE study (except one in five reported three or more ACEs) What we are beginning to see; however, is that some populations are more vulnerable to experiencing ACEs because of the social and economic environments (Adverse Community Environments) in which they live, learn, work, and play As the number of ACEs increases, so does the risk for negative health outcomes

The BRFSS national data adds to the original list of lasting societal and individual impacts including:10

Injury

Mental Health

Maternal Health

Infectious Diseases

Chronic Disease

Risky Behaviors

Decreased Opportunities

Adapted from: ACEs Interface (2013)