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Salivary cortisol levels in Brazilian citizens of distinct socioeconomic and cultural levels

Authors :
Artur P. Tacla
Regina Celia Spadari-Bratfisch
Dora Maria Grassi-Kassisse
Márcia C. Garcia
Aglécio Luiz de Souza
Geruza P. Bella
Source :
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 1148
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

We have analyzed the perceived stress index, the basal salivary cortisol levels, and the awakening cortisol response (ACR) in 86 volunteers of low (LSES) and high socioeconomic status (HSES). The LSES presented higher perceived stress index and basal salivary cortisol levels, nonaltered ACR, or cortisol diurnal rhythm. We have concluded that the LSES is associated with high perceived stress index and salivary cortisol levels, which could impact negatively in health, and that it is related to the daily life stress experienced by individuals in the LSES group. Because the LSES corresponds to about 30% of the total Brazilian population, this conclusion might have a great impact on public health policies and costs.

Details

ISSN :
17496632
Volume :
1148
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....087f867fb216ac2c215a2e5b560f20db