PSYCH 5, Introductory Psychology, 5th Edition (New, Engaging Titles from 4LTR Press)
PSYCH 5, Introductory Psychology, 5th Edition (New, Engaging Titles from 4LTR Press)
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ISBN: 9781305662704
Author: Spencer A. Rathus
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Stress can increase the risk of developing both physical and mental health problems by suppressing the function of the immune system. There are various factors that can play a significant role in the developmental of health problems, one of which relates to coronary heart disease. These factors can be biological, psychological, sociocultural, environmental, and stress-related.

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Various factors that range from the biological to the psychological to the sociocultural to the environmental and numerous stressors can all play significant roles in the development of health problems, one of which involves coronary heart disease. Some examples of these risk factors for coronary heart disease include familial history, obesity, aggressive and hostile behaviors, job difficulties, excessive drinking, smoking, hypertension, and high concentrations of serum “cholesterol”.

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