[Nihon kōshū eisei zasshi] Japanese journal of public health
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Nihon Koshu Eisei Zasshi · Feb 2012
[Perceived stress and cardiovascular disease mortality. The Ohsaki Cohort Study].
Previous studies have indicated that stress can affect the circulatory system. Although prospective studies have examined the association between perceived stress and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, the results are still controversial. The purpose of the present study was to elucidate the relationship with stratified analyses by alcohol intake category and smoking status. ⋯ The results suggest that the percentage of current smoking and drinking are factors that distinguish between sexes with regard to the effects of perceived stress on the incidence of CVD mortality. Furthermore our present findings indicate that smoking and drinking habit are not the way to relieve one's stress. A review of these should be conducted and we need to enhance support for stress management as well as control over smoking and drinking habits.