Psychosocial distress and blood pressure among young adults: role of cortisol as mediator

Psychosocial distress and blood pressure among young adults: role of cortisol as mediator

Introduction: Hypertension is the most prevalent risk factor of cardiovascular diseases in Malaysia. 17.3% of hypertension cases in Malaysia is attributed to adults aged 18 to 39 years. Psychosocial distress is a possible risk factor for elevated blood pressure in young adults, and cortisol could be...

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Main Authors: Wan Omar, Wan Fatein Nabeila, Musa, Ramli, Ab Rahman, Jamalludin, Mohd Shah, Azarisman Shah, A.Talib, Norlelawati, Aung, Sithu, Abdullah, Aszrin
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: 2018
Subjects:
QP Physiology
RC0321 Neuroscience. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry
RC667 Specialties of Internal Medicine-Diseases of Circulatory (Cardiovascular) System
Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/73872/19/Psychosocial%20Distress%20and%20Blood%20Pressure%20among%20Young%20Adults.pdf
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Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia
Language: English

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