Diurnal cortisol rhythms among Latino immigrants in Oregon, USA

Diurnal cortisol rhythms among Latino immigrants in Oregon, USA

<p>Abstract</p> <p>One of the most commonly used stress biomarkers is cortisol, a glucocorticoid hormone released by the adrenal glands that is central to the physiological stress response. Free cortisol can be measured in saliva and has been the biomarker of choice in stress studi...

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Main Authors: Squires Erica C, McClure Heather H, Martinez Charles R, Eddy J Mark, Jiménez Roberto A, Isiordia Laura E, Snodgrass J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Journal of Physiological Anthropology
Subjects:
Biomarker
Psychosocial stress
Cortisol
Acculturation
Latino
Immigration
Body composition
Online Access:http://www.jphysiolanthropol.com/content/31/1/19

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http://www.jphysiolanthropol.com/content/31/1/19

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