Measuring Toxic Stress in Childhood and Youth: A Systematic Review.

Introduction: Toxic stress among children/youth is a significant public health concern that has been linked to serious morbidities and premature mortality in adulthood. Uniformity in measurement of a toxic stress variable for use in scholarly research can aid in a more comprehensive understanding of its indicators and implications.

Method: The purpose of this systematic review was to aggregate, organize, and summarize the literature around current practices for operationalizing toxic stress among children/youth.