PSYC 3480 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10-11: Chronic Condition, Coronary Artery Disease, Gender Role

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Health psychology: health psychology: interdisciplinary area in psychology that focuses on the causes of illness, the treatment of illness, illness prevention + health improvement. Why is it important to study: gender makes a di erence in types of health problems people experience. W body has more fat + less uid. Alc metabolism ^ relates to less uid = lower tolerance: gender makes a di erence in the way a disease is diagnosed, viewed + treated. Symptoms diagnosed in m seems to be normative > in w considered deviation from the norm. Gender in uences treatment of diseases > m more likely to be treated for certain heart problems: illness is an important part of many w"s experience. 80% of w in the us who are 55 or older experience at least one chronic health problem. >chronic health problem: long-lasting illness that cannot be completely cured.

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