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Crime Hotspots: Can the Street We Live On Influence Hormones Related to Aggression and Anxiety?

The Voice of Science – Israel Science Foundation (ISF)

This article presents an interdisciplinary study examining whether micro-geographic crime “hotspots” are associated with biological markers linked to stress, aggression, and mental well-being. The research explores how street-level environmental conditions may relate to cortisol and testosterone levels, emotional responses, and aggressive behavior.