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Economic Pressure Physiology

Meaning

The observable physiological and hormonal changes that occur in an individual as a direct or indirect consequence of financial stress, resource scarcity, or perceived socioeconomic instability. This chronic psychological burden activates the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis, leading to sustained elevations in cortisol and sympathetic nervous system activity. Understanding this connection is vital, as it links external socioeconomic factors to internal endocrine dysregulation and subsequent health decline.