Background Several factors are known contribute to hair cortisol concentration (HCC) in
adults. However, there is less research on determinants of HCC in children and adolescents …

The aim of this study was to examine associations of SES and ethnicity with hair cortisol and
cortisone and to identify potential child and family characteristics that can assist in choosing …

Objectives This review systematically examined the associations between chronic stress
and hair cortisol concentration (HCC) in children, and the potential modification effects of …

Children may be exposed to stressful situations with adverse effects on their physiological
and psychological health. As cortisone may be a useful additional biomarker for stress …

Objectives Hair cortisol measurement has become an increasingly accepted approach in
endocrinology and biopsychology. However, while in adult research hair cortisol has been …

Background Early life stress has enduring effects on physical and mental health. Hair
cortisol concentrations (HCCs) reflect exposures to contextual stressors in early life, but are …

This study examined the relationship between children's hair cortisol and socioeconomic
status of the family, as measured by parental education and income. Low family …

Objective Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) measures are crucial for research into
stress and stress-related disorders. Most HPA measures fluctuate depending on diurnal …

Adversity early in life can disrupt the functioning of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis
(HPAA) and increase risk for negative health outcomes. Recent research suggests that …

Context: Pathologically increased cortisol exposure induces obesity, but it is not known
whether relatively high cortisol within the physiological range is related to childhood obesity …