1 Georgetown University, Center for Child and Human Development, Box 571485, Washington, DC 20007, USA. Electronic address: longt@georgetown.edu.
2 School of Psychology, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, United Kingdom.
3 Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates.
4 Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
5 Georgetown University, Center for Child and Human Development, Box 571485, Washington, DC 20007, USA.
6 Early Childhood Authority, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

CONCLUSIONS: The baseline presence of ACEs among this Abu Dhabi sample, along with the associated risks of physical and mental health morbidities, and risk-taking behaviors play a significant role in understanding the extent, nature, and associated sequalae of ACEs in this population; providing nuanced context for early intervention. Our findings will inform the planning and implementation of specific prevention and awareness raising programs while promoting safe environments where children are...