Key result
Physical demands and job insecurity are linked to increased carotid IMT, though attenuated by established risks.
Why the study?
Is occupational stress associated with subclinical carotid atherosclerosis in adults aged 45 to 64 years?
Cross-Sectional (n=10,801)
Yes
Is occupational stress associated with subclinical carotid atherosclerosis in adults aged 45 to 64 years?
Occupational stress indicators show modest associations with subclinical carotid atherosclerosis, suggesting work organization may play a role in atherosclerosis etiology.
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Does not support incorporating occupational factors into atherosclerosis risk assessment; hypothesis-generating for longitudinal studies on work stress.
Muntañer et al. (1998) conducted a cross-sectional in Subclinical carotid atherosclerosis (n=10,801). Work organization (occupational stress) was evaluated on Mean intima-media thickness (IMT) of the carotid artery wall. Work organization indicators like physical demands and job insecurity were positively associated with carotid intima-media thickness, though reduced after adjusting for established risk factors.
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