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- Title
Effect of Stress on Coronary Risk Factors.
- Authors
Thangadurai, Thambiraj Antony; Sagayam, Chelladurai Savariraj; Rajamanickam, Gnanarajamanickam Victor; Dubey, Govinda Prasad
- Abstract
The article presents a study concerning the contribution of job stress on coronary heart disease (CHD) risk factors. The study consists of 72 bank workers whose job characteristics, including mental stress, and behavioral characteristics, including smoking and alcohol consumption habits, are assessed. Results showed an increase of blood pressure with high job stress which can alter the metabolic risk factors. Findings conclude an increase CHD incidence due to job stress causing hypertension.
- Subjects
JOB stress; CORONARY heart disease risk factors; BANK employees; SMOKING; ALCOHOL drinking; BLOOD pressure; HYPERTENSION; HEALTH
- Publication
Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2010, Vol 35, Issue 2, p162
- ISSN
0253-0716
- Publication type
Article