Ditte Demontis, Aarhus University (IMAGE)

Aarhus University

Ditte Demontis, Aarhus University

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Some children have a higher genetic risk of being subjected to child abuse. If they are also girls and/or grow up with parents who have mental health issues, the risk increases further. So explains Professor Ditte Demontis, who is behind the new study.

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Ditte Demontis, Aarhus University

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