Which of the following hormones are most closely related to the health problems of the poor?
A) aldosterone
B) ADH
C) cortisol
D) glucagon
E) thryroxin

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Cortisol is the stress hormone, and socioeconomic status has been linked to chronic stress, which can lead to increased cortisol levels and a range of health problems including diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. This suggests that cortisol is most closely related to the health problems of the poor. The other hormones listed (aldosterone, ADH, glucagon, and thyroxin) are not as directly linked to the health problems associated with poverty.

Which of the Following Hormones Are Most Closely Related to the Health