@article{ref1,
title="Effects of peer victimization on child and adolescent physical health",
journal="Pediatrics",
year="2020",
author="Schacter, Hannah L.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Peer victimization is recognized as a pressing public health issue, affecting ∼1 in  5 youth. Although extensive research demonstrates the negative effects of peer  victimization on youth mental health, considerably less is known about if and how  peer victimization adversely impacts physical health. Focusing on studies published  in the past 5 years, this state-of-the-art review synthesizes recent research  examining the relationship between peer victimization and physical health outcomes  among children and adolescents. In addition to reviewing evidence for associations  between peer victimization and global subjective health indices (eg, somatic  symptoms), I highlight several biological sequelae of victimization (eg, cortisol  dysregulation, inflammation) that may increase long-term risk for illness and  disease. I conclude by considering strengths and limitations of existing work and  suggesting several key directions for future research. I also discuss implications  for practitioners and the role primary care providers can play in promoting health  among peer victimized youth.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0031-4005",
doi="10.1542/peds.2020-003434",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1542/peds.2020-003434"
}