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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for child abuse
  1. Is temperament determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... in an adverse environment (such as one of child abuse and violence), genes that increase the risk of impulsive temperamental characteristics may be turned on (activated). However, a child who grows up in a positive environment (for ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/temperament - Genetics
  2. Glutaric acidemia type I 
    ... that could be mistaken for the effects of child abuse. Strict dietary control may help limit progression of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/glutaric-acidemia-type-i - Genetics
  3. Alcohol use disorder 
    ... addition to alcoholism, alcohol use disorder includes alcohol abuse, which involves problem drinking without addiction.Habitual excessive ... low self-esteem. Stress, associating with others who abuse alcohol, and having easy access to alcohol also ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/alcohol-use-disorder - Genetics
  4. Depression 
    ... with depression have a higher risk of substance abuse problems and dying by ... birth of a child), seasonal affective disorder (which is triggered by the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/depression - Genetics
  5. Moebius syndrome 
    ... some families. Certain medications taken during pregnancy and abuse of drugs such as cocaine may also be ... evaluation in children and adolescents with Mobius sequence. Child Care Health Dev. 2009 Sep;35(5):650- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/moebius-syndrome - Genetics
  6. Metachromatic leukodystrophy 
    ... behavioral problems such as alcohol use disorder, drug abuse, or difficulties at school or work are the ... Saudi patients and review of the literature. J Child Neurol. 2009 Dec;24(12):1513-9. doi: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/metachromatic-leukodystrophy - Genetics