We can reduce the generational impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), overdose and suicide.
URGENT IN EVERY COMMUNITY
ACEs, overdose and suicide are critical and growing public health chalelnges.
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5 of the 10 leading causes of death are associated with ACEs
35% increase in suicide rates 1998-2018
SIXFOLD incrase in opioid overdose deaths 1998-2008
RELATED TO EACH OTHER
ACEs, overdose and suicide have generational impact since preventing or addressing any one of these issues...
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...decreases the risk of the others both now and for the next generation.
PREVENTABLE IF WE ACT NOW
Aligning policies and programs — and building on community strengths — can prevent ACEs, overdose and suicide.
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Engage People as change agents in their communities
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Increase Understanding of the shared root causes
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Ensure equity in policies, programs and services
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Invest in Research to better understand what works
PREVENTION BENEFITS US ALL
Preventing ACEs, overdose and suicide has wide-ranging benefits
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Increased Economic Productivity
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Lower Health Care Costs
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More Effective Programs and Services
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Longer Life Span
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