01177nam a2200133   450000100060000010000410000610100080004720001450005533006740020046100960087460600380097070000250100885200100103322454  a20090515c2007       y0pory50      ba  aeng  aLong-term physical and mental health consequences of childhood physical abuseeresults from a large population-based sample of men and women  aChild maltreatment has been linked to negative adult health outcomes; however, much past research includes only clinical samples of women, focuses exclusively on sexual abuse and/or fails to control for family background and childhood characteristics, both potential confounders. Further research is needed to obtain accurate, generalizable estimates and to educate clinicians who are generally unaware of the link between childhood abuse and adult health. The purpose of this project is to examine how childhood physical abuse by parents impacts mid-life mental and physical health, and to explore the attenuating effect of family background and childhood adversities.  vV.31,n.5dMay 2007pp.517-530tChild Abuse & Neglect - The International JournalcSt. Louis  aABUSO DE MENORES  SAÚDE MENTAL   aSPRINGERbKristen W.  jP.324