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PSYCHOLOGICAL RISK FACTORS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

Alicja Nasiłowska-Barud1, Małgorzata Barud2

  • 1DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, LUBLIN, POLAND.

Wiadomosci Lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960)
|October 25, 2020
PubMed

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Psychological factors like stress and personality traits significantly contribute to cardiovascular disease risk. Addressing lifestyle and mental well-being is crucial for prevention and public health programs.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of mortality in Poland and Europe.
  • An aging population is predicted to increase CVD-related deaths.
  • Effective prevention and treatment strategies are essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and characterize key psychological risk factors for cardiovascular disease development.
  • To highlight the role of mental and psychosocial factors in CVD prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and discussion of scientific studies.
  • Presentation of significant psychological risk factors.

Main Results:

  • Type A and D personalities, stress, depression, anxiety, and low social support are identified as major psychological risk factors.
  • Lifestyle factors including nutrition, smoking, alcohol consumption, and physical activity are closely linked to CVDs.

Conclusions:

  • Health promotion programs should focus on improving lifestyle behaviors (diet, exercise, smoking/alcohol cessation).
  • Enhancing mental well-being is a critical component of public health initiatives for cardiovascular disease prevention.
Abstract

Keywords:
anxiety-depression-risk factors-social support -type A personality-type D personality-lifestyle-

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