Association between post-traumatic stress disorder and hypertension in Congolese exposed to violence: a case-control study - Bapolisi A, Maurage P, Pappaccogli M, Georges CMG, Petit G, Balola M, Cikomola C, Bisimwa G, Burnier M, Persu A, de Timary P.

BACKGROUND: Numerous risk factors have been involved in the pathogenesis of hypertension. The contribution of psychological factors, including post-traumatic stress disorder, remains largely underexplored, despite their potential role in hypertension. ...
Source: SafetyLit - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news