Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-17 years). The ACE Study, one of the largest investigations of childhood abuse and neglect and household challenges and later-life health and well-being, was conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Kaiser Permanente.
The study was originally conducted by Dr. Vincent Felitti and Dr. Robert Anda, along with their colleagues at the CDC. Their groundbreaking research has significantly contributed to our understanding of the long-term impacts of childhood experiences on adult health and well-being.