'Both serious conflict in the home - for example, tension, verbal arguments or physical violence - and severe financial difficulties experienced during childhood, significantly predict various health problems in adulthood: physical, mental, and social.'
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The impact was exacerbated if people had experienced both conflict and financial difficulties in childhood.
People who had difficult childhoods are more likely to binge drink, smoke, have a poor diet and tend to be less active – often engaging in sedentary behaviour.
People who had difficult childhoods are more likely to binge drink, smoke, have a poor diet and tend to be less active – often engaging in sedentary behaviour.
25% of the survey respondents had experienced financial strain or conflict during their childhood. This means that one in four adults in Europe could be at increased risk of developing health problems due to these types of adversity. 
Part of the solution needs to involve working with children & families affected by adversity. But there also needs to be more awareness and understanding about the damaging effects of conflict and financial strain in the home.
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