Many studies have reported an association between childhood adversity and CRP levels, a reliable marker of low-grade inflammation (Pepys and Hirschfield, 2003), across the life course. Chronic inflammation is correlated with poorer health outcomes, such as depression (Danner et al., 2003 and Howren et al., 2009), type II diabetes (Bassuk et al., 2004) and coronary…

The rising international trend in the number of parents who separate or divorce is raising concerns about long-term consequences for child and youth well-being and adjustment to adulthood. Separation and divorce may increase risks for negative outcomes in physical, mental, educational and psychosocial well-being during childhood and later, as youth transition to adulthood. Most children…