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What Lies Behind Europes Wounded Childhood

More than two in three young Europeans report childhood adversity, raising questions beyond individual families and homes

Published on October 6, 2026


What Lies Behind Europes Wounded Childhood

The figure seems simple until it is opened up. More than two in three young adults surveyed by the World Health Organization in the European Union, Iceland and Norway said they had experienced at least one adverse experience before the age of 18. The study surveyed 26,741 people aged 18 to 30 and examined nine types of adversity.

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