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Health patterns associated with type A behavior: a managerial population.

J H Howard, D A Cunningham, P A Rechnitzer

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    Extreme Type A Behavior, characterized by drive and competitiveness, is linked to higher coronary heart disease risk factors. This includes elevated blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels in managers.

    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral Medicine
    • Cardiovascular Health
    • Occupational Health Psychology

    Background:

    • Type A Behavior is a syndrome associated with coronary heart disease (CHD).
    • It is characterized by excessive drive, ambition, and competitiveness.
    • Known CHD risk factors include blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, uric acid, smoking, and fitness.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the relationship between Type A Behavior and CHD risk factors in managers.
    • To assess differences in risk factors between extreme Type A individuals and others.

    Main Methods:

    • 12 companies participated, examining managers for Type A Behavior.
    • Assessed standard CHD risk factors: blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, uric acid, smoking, and fitness.

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  • Correlated Type A Behavior with demographic and stress variables.

    • Main Results:

    • Extreme Type A individuals (Type A1) exhibited significantly higher systolic and diastolic blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels.
    • A higher percentage of Type A1 individuals were smokers.
    • Type A1 individuals showed less interest in exercise, with fitness differences noted primarily in older age groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Extreme Type A Behavior is associated with multiple elevated risk factors for coronary heart disease.
    • Findings for less developed Type A Behavior (Type A2) were inconclusive.
    • Type A Behavior is also linked to age, education, company growth, and stress symptoms.