ACEs impacts our community as a whole.  The CDC states that an astounding 63.9% of participants reported having 1 or more ACEs. 12.5%, which translates to 1 in 8 participants, reported having 4 or more. This issue is embedded in our society, even if you score a 0, it’s not a “them” issue.

 This is a community problem. And here’s why.
As the number of ACEs increases, so does the risk for negative health outcomes, both physical and psychological.

A person with 4 or more ACEs is:

1. 2.4 times more likely to have a stroke
2. 1.9 times more likely to have cancer
3.  12 times more likely to attempt suicide
4. 7 times more likely to be an alcoholic