EXPOSURE OF CHILDREN TO ENVIRONMENTS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO COMPROMISE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT IN BASIC HEALTH UNITS IN RIBEIRÃO PRETO, SÃO PAULO STATE

Abstract

Neurodevelopment is influenced by the interaction of neurological and biological factors and the environment, such as education, daily stimuli, and healthy family relationships. Toxic stress, caused by intense and continuous adversity, can impair neurodevelopment. One risk factor for this ongoing stress is family dysfunction, especially parental alcohol and drug abuse. In this study, 194 pairs of children (or adolescents) and their guardians were assessed for alcohol and drug use and other impactful factors that could be associated with adversity in children or adolescents directly or indirectly exposed to these substances.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.066-003