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Low Socioeconomic Status Affects Cortisol Levels In Children Over Time

January 21, 2010 by

It's no surprise that children from low socioeconomic backgrounds may be at risk for numerous health problems in the future. Scientists speculate that these health problems, including increased risk for depression, anxiety and substance abuse, arise from the physiological toll that the environment has on the children's bodies...

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