Long-Term Health Impacts of Childhood Abuse: A Case Report from Primary Care

K Vogiatzakis, A Olawoye, A Saad

Imperial College London Faculty of Medicine, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 AZ, UK 2St George’s University, Grenada, West Indies Sheepcot Medical Centre, 6 Cunningham Way, Watford WD25 7NL, UK

^*Correspondance to: Adnan Saad 

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Abstract:

Childhood maltreatment is strongly associated with adverse health outcomes throughout life; despite this, there seems to be limited emphasis on intervention strategies in primary care, leading to under-documented cases and increasing numbers of preventable chronic conditions. This case explores the long-term impacts of childhood maltreatment on a 58-year-old patient. Through the patient’s complex medical history, including COPD, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, and erectile dysfunction, a view illustrating the interplay between long-term health and trauma is established, specifically psychologically, physiologically, sociologically and involving toxic stress. Additionally, this case underscores the significant role of primary care workers in identifying subtle signs of childhood maltreatment and implementing early intervention strategies.

Keywords:

Childhood Abuse

Cite the Article:

Vogiatzakis K, Olawoye A, Saad A. Long-Term Health Impacts of Childhood Abuse: A Case Report from Primary Care. Ann Clin Case Rep. 2025; 10: 2785..