Lawrence: Childhood Abuse, Trauma Leading Cause of Death in the US

Susan Lawrence, M.D., executive director for The Catalyst Foundation, states that studies show reveal that childhood abuse and trauma are the root cause of the leading causes of death in the U.S. As a result, current primary care medicine does not treat root problems. She believes that evidence-based medicine would correct this problem, result in healthier adults, and actually help address social dysfunctions. Additionally, she believes that there is an enormous cost-saving aspect to evidence-based medicine.

Read Susan Lawrence's Interview.