Iraq: Type A behavior correlated with hypertension
The type A behavior pattern is a significant risk factor for hypertension, according to a recent study in Basra. The study found that individuals with type A behavior patterns were more than twice as likely to have hypertension than someone without such a behavior pattern. Type A behavior refers to an individual who is characterized by stress-inducing characteristics such as time urgency, perfectionism, and aggressiveness.
"Type A behaviour pattern: is it a risk factor for hypertension?"
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal 2010; 16(7): 740-745
http://www.emro.who.int/Publications/EMHJ/1607/article5.htm
Date Posted: 28 July 2010
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