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Toxic stress, epigenetics and child development
Magalhães-Barbosa, Maria Clara de; Prata-Barbosa, Arnaldo; Cunha, Antonio José Ledo Alves da.
  • Magalhães-Barbosa, Maria Clara de; Instituto DOr de Pesquisa e Ensino (IDOR). Rio de Janeiro. BR
  • Prata-Barbosa, Arnaldo; Instituto DOr de Pesquisa e Ensino (IDOR). Rio de Janeiro. BR
  • Cunha, Antonio José Ledo Alves da; Instituto DOr de Pesquisa e Ensino (IDOR). Rio de Janeiro. BR
J. pediatr. (Rio J.) ; 98(supl.1): 13-18, 2022. graf
Artigo em Inglês | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1375798
ABSTRACT
Abstract

Objectives:

To describe the concept of toxic stress, present the basics of epigenetics and discuss their relationship with child development. Data source Narrative literature review through a search in the SciELO, Lilacs, Medline databases using the terms Adverse Childhood Experience OR Early Life Stress, Epigenomic OR Epigenetic, Child Development OR Infant Development. Data

synthesis:

Continuing stress response, known as toxic stress, can occur when a child experiences intense, frequent, and/or prolonged adversity-such as physical or emotional abuse, chronic neglect, for example-without adequate adult support. This toxic stress can have harmful effects on learning, behavior, and health throughout life. Epigenetics, an emerging scientific research area, shows how environmental influences affect gene expressions and explains how early experiences can impact throughout life.

Conclusions:

Toxic stress causes changes in the human body response systems that can be explained in part by epigenetic changes, which can be temporary or long-lasting. Pediatricians must be aware of these mechanisms and their consequences, seeking to prevent them and thus promote the health, well-being, and quality of life of children, contributing to their full development.


Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: LILACS (Américas) Idioma: Inglês Revista: J. pediatr. (Rio J.) Assunto da revista: Pediatria Ano de publicação: 2022 Tipo de documento: Artigo País de afiliação: Brasil Instituição/País de afiliação: Instituto DOr de Pesquisa e Ensino (IDOR)/BR

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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: LILACS (Américas) Idioma: Inglês Revista: J. pediatr. (Rio J.) Assunto da revista: Pediatria Ano de publicação: 2022 Tipo de documento: Artigo País de afiliação: Brasil Instituição/País de afiliação: Instituto DOr de Pesquisa e Ensino (IDOR)/BR