Psychosocial distress and blood pressure among young adults: role of cortisol as mediator
Introduction: Hypertension is the most prevalent risk factor of cardiovascular diseases in Malaysia. 17.3% of hypertension cases in Malaysia is attributed to adults aged 18 to 39 years. Psychosocial distress is a possible risk factor for elevated blood pressure in young adults, and cortisol could be...
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| Format: | Proceeding Paper |
| Language: | English |
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2018
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/73872/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/73872/19/Psychosocial%20Distress%20and%20Blood%20Pressure%20among%20Young%20Adults.pdf |