Difference in Hair Cortisol Concentrations between Obese and Non-Obese Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review

Childhood obesity has been linked to physical and psychological comorbidities that can be carried into adulthood. A bidirectional link between body weight and the stress system appears to exist, as cortisol may affect the regulation of appetite, while adiposity can affect cortisol secretion. Among t...

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Main Authors: Rosa Anna Kitani, Konstantina Letsou, Ioulia Kokka, Christina Kanaka-Gantenbein, Flora Bacopoulou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Children
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/5/715