Sentences with phrase «suboptimal environments»

Dogs of all ages and breeds are susceptible to scaly skin; however the problem may be more likely to occur in very young or old dogs, dogs who are immunocompromised or living in suboptimal environments.

So quite possibly you forced your baby to stay in a suboptimal environment, rather than consider induction of labour when your doctor first identified the need for intervention.

Advanced animals can usually move out of a suboptimal environment (or in the case of humans, even change it).

Not exact matches

Some autopsy data shows that infants of smokers have signs of established hypoxic - ischemic cellular injury in the brain and the heart which probably occurred in antenatal life, may have been caused by suboptimal placental function and may have been sub-clinical, but if the baby continues to be in a vulnerable environment exposed to post-natal passive smoking, this could affect autonomic nervous system function and lead to poor temperature control, and poor heart rate and respiration control.

We know that gut bacteria are critical for nutrient absorption and for immunity, and I have discussed their role in mental health and wellness, but this study and others explore how we may be set up from very early in life to deal with a suboptimal intestinal environment.

It is hypothesized that suboptimal caregiving environments lead to both abnormal stress response and conduct disorders.

Suboptimal parenting, however, may contribute to youth participation in high - risk behaviours that may lead to poor long - term outcomes.21 — 23 By providing an environment that is nurturing, protective, stimulating and supportive, parents contribute significantly to the healthy development of adolescents.