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Hostility is identified as a significant psychological risk factor that independently predicts the onset and development of heart disease, as evidenced by longitudinal studies of veterans [1] and comprehensive reviews of cardiovascular outcomes [2], [3]. Furthermore, the anger and hostility dimension is recognized as a critical component of the Type A behavior pattern linked to heart disease progression [4].
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Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Psychology 2e OpenStax pressbooks.cuny.edu 3 facts
claimA longitudinal investigation of Vietnam War veterans found that depression, anxiety, hostility, and trait anger each independently predicted the onset of heart disease.
claimExtensive research suggests that the anger and hostility dimension of the Type A behavior pattern is one of the most important factors in the development of heart disease.
claimAfter reviewing 35 studies conducted between 1983 and 2006, Chida and Steptoe concluded that anger and hostility are serious long-term risk factors for adverse cardiovascular outcomes in both healthy individuals and those already suffering from heart disease.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology open.maricopa.edu 2 facts
claimA longitudinal investigation of Vietnam War veterans found that depression, anxiety, hostility, and trait anger each independently predicted the onset of heart disease.
referenceChida and Steptoe (2009) concluded that anger and hostility are serious long-term risk factors for adverse cardiovascular outcomes in both healthy individuals and those already suffering from heart disease, based on a statistical summary of 35 studies conducted between 1983 and 2006.