May 1, 2006Psychosomatic Medicine
Socioeconomic Status Is Associated With Stress Hormones
Key result
Lower socioeconomic status among 193 adults was associated with higher basal levels of cortisol and epinephrine, independent of race, age, gender, and body mass.
Why the study?
Is lower socioeconomic status associated with higher basal levels of stress hormones in adults?
Population
193 adult subjects, including men and women, whites and African-Americans
Comparison
Lower socioeconomic status (income and education) vs Higher socioeconomic status
Design
Cross-sectional
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Discussion
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Implication
Association between lower SES and elevated stress hormones is hypothesis-generating; prospective studies needed before clinical implications.
Study Design
Type
Observational (n=193)
Structured PICO
Is lower socioeconomic status associated with higher basal levels of stress hormones in adults?
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Population
193 adult subjects, including men and women, whites and African-Americans
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Intervention
Lower socioeconomic status (income and education)
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Comparator
Higher socioeconomic status
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Outcome
Basal levels of cortisol and catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine)surrogate
Lower socioeconomic status is associated with higher basal levels of stress hormones, an effect that appears to be mediated by behavioral and social factors.
Cite This Study
Cohen et al. (2006) reported an observational. Socioeconomic status was evaluated on Basal levels of cortisol and catecholamines. Lower socioeconomic status among 193 adults was associated with higher basal levels of cortisol and epinephrine, independent of race, age, gender, and body mass.