The lasting, neurobiological effect on young children who experience toxic stress leads to a far greater likelihood of anti-social behavior, lower achievement in school and at work, and poor physical and mental health – all of which society addresses at great cost. Deep poverty is but one risk factor for toxic stress and its long-term consequences.
一旦孩子受到长期的有害的压力，很容易导致形成反社会性的人格特质，在学校和工作中状态低靡，生理心理上受到伤害——这一切都会增加社会的成本。极端的贫穷是导致有害压力产生的原因之一。