The Influence of Environmental Stressors on Academic Achievement : THE PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION PERSPECTIVE ON SOURCES OF ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS

This book has been written to provide reference information regarding the Influence that environmental stressors have on academic performance of school-age children worldwide. These stressors specifically relate to environmental, Psychological, Experiential, Socio-economic and Behavioural factors. In addition, these stressors are also closely inter-linked with cognitive processes, cognitive functions, neuro-developmental dysfunctions, xenobiotics (toxins), communicable and non-communicable (life style)diseases. Thus, an apparent, quiet conspiracy exists among the above factors, processes, functions, toxins and diseases to undermine the academic potential of the school-age child.