Understanding the Impact of Psychosocial Issues and Significance of Health Promoting Factors for Coronary Heart Disease

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases are major among the health problems. It is affecting people both in developed and in developing countries. The prevalence as well as risk factors of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) have been gradually increased in India. Earlier it was considered that only men were predominantly affected by CHD, but as per latest researches it has been found that women are also no longer be considered immune from the manifestation of heart disease. There are various psychological factors that deeply affecting the condition of heart. Many researchers have also identified various factors namely stress and Personality that have huge impact on holistic health of the individuals. The present review paper is focusing on the numerous other psychosocial issues or factors that have compromising or deteriorating effects on the functioning of heart. Furthermore, it shed light on the importance of promoting factors that can be beneficial and provide strength or resilience to the functioning of heart.