It is sad news.

According to ScienceDaily (Nov. 3, 2009) — Adults who had experienced physical abuse as children have 56 per cent higher odds of osteoarthritis compared to those who have not been abused, according to a new study by University of Toronto researchers.

The study is published in the November issue of the journal Arthritis Care & Research.

one important avenue for future research is to investigate the pathways through which arthritis may develop as a consequence of childhood physical abuse.

Stop hurt children!!!
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Source:http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091102121718.htm