Stress and Essential Hypertension
Stress and Essential Hypertension
High blood pressure, commonly referred to as hypertension, takes two forms: primary or essential hypertension and secondary hypertension. In cases of secondary hypertension, there is an identified physiological abnormality or exogenous substances causing the high blood pressure. When the exact cause of the elevated blood pressure is unknown, the condition is called primary or essential hypertension. This chapter examines studies that present evidence linking stress with the onset of essential hypertension. These studies are categorized into several different types: studies of major life event stressors, studies of job stress and strain, studies on cultural influences on stress and blood pressure, and animal research linking stress to hypertension.
Keywords: high blood pressure, hypertension, essential hypertension, secondary hypertension, stress, stressors, job stress, strain, cultural influences, animal research
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