The role of psychosocial factors in human disease: lessons from animal models.
Journal Article (Review)
Studies with humans have identified certain psychosocial characteristics that are associated with increased risk of developing life-threatening illnesses, as well as biological and behavioral mechanisms whereby risk is mediated. In this paper I review research wherein the use of animal models increases our understanding of the mechanisms acting in humans, using research on psychosocial risk factors and the "SES gradient" as examples.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Williams, RB
Published Date
- 1997
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 640 /
Start / End Page
- 100 - 102
PubMed ID
- 9401617
Pubmed Central ID
- 9401617
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0302-2994
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- England