Arch Gen Psychiatry January 2008 PMID 18180431

Terrorism, acute stress, and cardiovascular health: a 3-year national study following the September 11th attacks.

E Alison Holman, Roxane Cohen Silver, Michael Poulin, Judith Andersen, Virginia Gil-Rivas, Daniel N McIntosh

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The discussions support the article's findings that acute stress from 9/11 predicted cardiovascular issues, with posts mentioning data baselines and long-term effects, exemplified by phrases like 'predicts increased reports' and 'long-term health impact.' The tone is factual and analytical, indicating a recognition of the study's significance.

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Both posts highlight that the study shows a clear link between stress from terrorist attacks and cardiovascular health, indicating general support for the findings.

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The discussions demonstrate high interest, with posts referencing specific aspects such as baseline health data and long-term health effects.

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Posts reflect moderate engagement by quoting the study and emphasizing the implications of stress on physical health, rather than just superficial reactions.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussion underscores the importance of the research in understanding health consequences of terrorism, suggesting it could influence future health policies.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined how acute stress reactions to 9/11 predicted cardiovascular health issues in a large sample of adults over three years, finding that high stress levels immediately after the attacks were linked to a 53% higher chance of developing heart-related problems.
  • Even after accounting for pre-existing health conditions and other risk factors like smoking and body mass index, individuals with high acute stress showed increased rates of hypertension and heart problems within the first two years.
  • The findings also indicated that ongoing worry about terrorism further increased the risk of diagnosed heart problems 2 to 3 years after 9/11, highlighting the long-term health impact of traumatic stress.]

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Lucy McBride, MD
@drlucymcbride · X

@AllanRicharz Stress/fear also affects us physically. “Using health data collected before 9/11 as a baseline, acute stress response to terrorist attacks predicted increased reports of physician-diagnosed cardiovascular ailments over 3 years following the attacks.”

Jun 26, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 25,896 followers View post →
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RT @drlucymcbride: @AllanRicharz Stress/fear also affects us physically. “Using health data collected before 9/11 as a baseline, acute stre…

Jun 27, 2021 · 1 share · 1,365 followers View post →

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efinara
@FjvJjo · X

RT @drlucymcbride: @AllanRicharz Stress/fear also affects us physically. “Using health data collected before 9/11 as a baseline, acute stre…

Jun 27, 2021 · 1 share · 1,365 followers View post →
Lucy McBride, MD
@drlucymcbride · X

@AllanRicharz Stress/fear also affects us physically. “Using health data collected before 9/11 as a baseline, acute stress response to terrorist attacks predicted increased reports of physician-diagnosed cardiovascular ailments over 3 years following the attacks.”

Jun 26, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 25,896 followers View post →