The phrase "downstream effects" refers to the consequences or impacts that occur as a result of a particular action or event. It suggests that there are outcomes that happen further along in a sequence or process. Full definition
There are other downstream effects of sleep deprivation. (paleoforwomen.com)
Depressive symptoms are the manifestation of many downstream effects on hormones and neurotransmitters, but if we swim up to the source, we will find a river of inflammatory markers coursing by. (kellybroganmd.com)
The federal fund rate affects all other rates including short - and long - term interest rates, forex and a host of other downstream effects. (investopedia.com)