Integrating the management of psychosocial and behavior risk factors into clinical medical practice

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Abstract

Coronary heart disease (CHD) constitutes the leading cause of death in Western societies and is increasingly prevalent in developing nations. Advances in modern medical treatment for CHD has helped to tame the clinical consequences of heart disease, but the overall prevalence of CHD risk factors remains very high in society and is increasing in epidemic proportion for obesity and diabetes, both among adults and children. Hence, a high prevalence of CHD is predicted for well into the twenty-first century. It is apparent, therefore, that the development of better strategies for reducing the overall risk burden for CHD has become necessary.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationStress and Cardiovascular Disease
PublisherSpringer-Verlag London Ltd
Pages355-374
Number of pages20
Volume9781848824195
ISBN (Electronic)9781848824195
ISBN (Print)1848824181, 9781848824188
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Nov 2012
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Behavioral risk factor
  • Chronic stress
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Negative emotions
  • Psychosocial risk factors
  • Stress management

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