Toward an Initial Conceptual Framework to Assess Community Allostatic Load: Early Themes from Literature Review and Community Analyses on the Role of Cumulative Community Stress
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Description
Describes a framework to evaluate community allostatic
load, modeled after individual allostatic load, related to
stress, trauma, and adverse experiences. Examines factors
included in the framework and includes analysis of rural
communities to determine effectiveness. Discusses how
public health professionals and other community leaders can
use the framework to promote health and mitigate stress
throughout a community.
Author(s)
Anita Chandra, Meagan Cahill, Douglas Yeung, Rachel Ross
Date
2018
Type
Document
Organization
RAND Corporation
Tagged as
Public health ยท Trauma-informed care