Job strain and resting heart rate: a cross-sectional study in a Swedish random working sample

Abstract Background Numerous studies have reported an association between stressing work conditions and cardiovascular disease. However, more evidence is needed, and the etiological mechanisms are unknown. Elevated resting heart rate has emerged as a possible risk factor for cardiovascular disease,...

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Main Authors: Peter Eriksson, Linus Schiöler, Mia Söderberg, Annika Rosengren, Kjell Torén
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-2900-9