countries. Third, TE exposure does not occur randomly in the population. The rate and type of TEs to which individuals are exposed varies according to country of residence, sociodemographic characteristics and history of prior TE exposure. However, rather than identifying a particular group of vulnerable individuals, the findings paint a more nuanced picture wherein most people experience TEs whose form is influenced by individual life circumstances. Fourth, TE exposure increases risk of subsequent exposure, although the strength of association differs by type of TE.
