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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Vishwam Sankaran

Negative childhood experiences linked to people developing anti-vax sentiments, major study finds

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Anti-vaccination views among people stem from adverse childhood experiences such as abuse, maltreatment, or having an alcoholic parent, major new research suggests.

Researchers, including those from the University of Otago in New Zealand, say many adult attitudes, behaviours and traits have their roots in childhood.

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