Effect of environmental factors on telomere length in children

Abstract

Extensive attention has been paid to the association between environmental factors and individual telomere length. Childhood is a critical window period for assessing the potential impact of environmental factors on individual telomere length. This review synthesizes domestic and international research from multiple perspectives, including natural environmental factors—such as air pollutants, green spaces, and metal pollutants—as well as family environmental factors, including adverse childhood experiences of parents, parental psychological factors, and family socioeconomic status, aiming to deeply understand the influence of multiple environmental factors on children's telomere length, and provide references for promoting children's physical and mental health development.

Keywords

natural environment / family social environment / telomere length / children