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Iridian Casarez
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
Emerging research on toxic stress sheds light on entrenched disparities and points to new interventions. It’s fertile ground for powerful human stories.
New programs were beginning to address the traumatic foundation of Humboldt County's health problems. Then came COVID-19.
Many residents of Northern California’s Humboldt County endure high levels of adversity and loads of toxic stress, leading to poor health behaviors and increased risk of serious health conditions.