The complicated interaction between the central and the autonomic (sympathetic,
parasympathetic, and enteric) nervous systems on the one hand and the immune system …

Over the past two decades, epidemiologic studies have identified significant associations
between exposure to violence, as a psychosocial stressor, and the incidence or …

This paper estimates the relationship between neighborhood violent crime and child and
adolescent weight and fitness. It uses detailed data from the Fitnessgram assessments of …

Objetivo: Las disparidades raciales y étnicas en el asma infantil en los EE. UU. son
consecuencia de desigualdades estructurales como las del nivel socioeconómico (SES, por …

Introduction Toxic stress among children/youth is a significant public health concern that has
been linked to serious morbidities and premature mortality in adulthood. Uniformity in …

This article provides an overview of the scientific literature on reported relationships
between physical, mental, and social health. In particular, this study will discuss the ways in …

Exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have deleterious and long-term
effects. Known as toxic stress, unmediated exposure to ACEs often results in physiological …