SE position and Childhood

Relationship between childhood socioeconomic position and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs): 

David Walsh1, 

Gerry McCartney2, 

Michael Smith3, 

Gillian Armour2,4

Abstract

Background ‘Adverse childhood experiences’ (ACEs) are associated with increased risk of negative outcomes in later life: ACEs have consequently become a policy priority in many countries. Despite ACEs being highly socially patterned, there has been very little discussion in the political discourse regarding the role of childhood socioeconomic position (SEP) in understanding and addressing them. The aim here was to undertake a systematic review of the literature on the relationship between childhood SEP and ACEs.