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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Kulliyyah (Faculty) of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia
2019
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