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Andreas Hinz1, Elmar Brähler1,2

  • 1Abteilung für Medizinische Psychologie und Medizinische Soziologie Universität Leipzig Philipp-Rosenthal-Str. 55 D-04103 Leipzig Deutschland https://www.uniklinikum-leipzig.de/einrichtungen/medizinische-psychologie.

Zeitschrift Fur Psychosomatische Medizin Und Psychotherapie
|December 7, 2020
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The Leipzig LIFE-Adult-Study assessed psychosomatic instruments in 10,000 adults to examine civilization diseases. Findings reveal age and gender differences in anxiety, bodily complaints, optimism, and life satisfaction.

Area of Science:

  • Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The Leipzig LIFE-Adult-Study aimed to investigate civilization diseases.
  • Psychosomatic factors are crucial in understanding health and disease.
  • A comprehensive assessment of relevant instruments is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present psychosomatic instruments used in the Leipzig LIFE-Adult-Study.
  • To describe initial results from the study data.
  • To explore age and gender differences in psychosocial variables.

Main Methods:

  • Study population: 10,000 inhabitants of Leipzig (aged 18-80).
  • Data collection: Comprehensive medical examinations and questionnaires.
  • Assessment areas: Medical status, socioeconomic status, lifestyle, and psychosocial variables.
Keywords:
Civilization diseasesCommunity studyMental healthQuality of life

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Main Results:

  • Overview of assessment instruments for medical, socioeconomic, lifestyle, and psychosocial factors.
  • Presentation of results for anxiety, bodily complaints, optimism, and life satisfaction.
  • Analysis of age and gender differences and associations with sociodemographic and behavioral factors.

Conclusions:

  • The LIFE-Adult-Study employed robust methods to assess psychosomatic health.
  • Initial findings highlight significant psychosocial variations.
  • The study provides a foundation for future research on civilization diseases.