Allostatic Load in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The concept of allostatic load encompasses the cumulative effects of both ordinary daily life events as well as major challenges, and also includes related health-damaging behavior. Allostatic overload ensues when environmental challenges exceed the individual's ability to cope. Identification of allostatic load is carried out through the use of biomarkers and clinimetric criteria. Studies are increasingly reported on allostatic load in younger populations, yet a systematic review is missing.

Objective

The aim of the present systematic review was to summarize the current knowledge on allostatic load/overload among children and adolescents.

Methods

PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library were searched from inception to April 2023. A manu

SUBMITTER: Lucente M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10716875 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature