Tomasdottir, Margret Olafia; Sigurdsson, Johann Agust; Petursson, Halfdan; Kirkengen, Anna Luise; Krokstad, Steinar; McEwen, Bruce; Hetlevik, Irene; Getz, Linn (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-06-18)
Background: Multimorbidity receives increasing scientific attention. So does the detrimental health
impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACE). Aetiological pathways from ACE to complex
disease burdens are under investigation. In this context, the concept of allostatic overload
is relevant, denoting the link between chronic detrimental stress, widespread biological
perturbations and disease ...