Genetic and behavioral risk factors for self-reported joint pain among a population-based sample of Swedish twins
Article Abstract:
A study of twins to determine risk factors leading to self-reported joint pain is discussed. Level of exercise and physical activity correlated to the risk of pain among men, but among women, only a history of obesity was a significant pain predictor.
Publisher: American Psychological Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 1999
Causes of, Pain, Osteoarthritis
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 1999
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Neuroticism, symptom presentation, and medical decision making
Article Abstract:
The authors discuss studies of the influence of neuroticism on a patient's communication of symptoms to the physician, and on patient care.
Publisher: American Psychological Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 1999
Health aspects, Neurotics
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 1999
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Subjects list: Study and teaching, Clinical health psychology
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