PSYC 3170 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Coronary Artery Disease, C-Reactive Protein, Angina Pectoris

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3170
• Professor: Gerald Goldberg

Document Summary

Psyc 3170 chapter 13: heart disease, hypertension, stroke & diabetes. Heart disease, hypertension, stroke and diabetes all involve metabolic and/or circulatory system, often co-occur in older adults. Heart disease + stroke = part of cardiovascular disease. Number two killer in canada (more than 1 in 5 deaths), more common now due to diet changes and reduced physical activity (has recently started to level off) Acute stress can precipitate sudden clinical events, increased risk when stress interacts with other risk factors. More common in low ses especially in males, due to having more of the risk factors being applicable more stress from less money poor diet + less exercise increased heart attack risk. More chd in urban/industrial areas, more common in migrants and individuals experiencing culture change, as well as those with poor social support. Belief that supplementing estrogen maintains lower risk of chd is not supported by research.