Article: MENTAL HEALTH, HEART DISEASE LINKED


United Press International
05-15-2004
Mental health, heart disease linked

ATLANTA, May 15, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Researchers at Emory University in Atlanta have found mental illness and heart disease are closely linked.

They say attaining and sustaining good mental health is just as vital as exercise and diet in preventing cardiovascular disease, especially for women over 45.

The researchers examined the prevalence of mental health issues among people with cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.

In investigating linkages between the two, they used a measure of mental health as a "complete state" ...

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