Researchers studied the link between social status and heart health. They found that women who feel "lower" than others in society may suffer from hidden cardiovascular diseases, even if external symptoms are absent. This is reported by BSM.
The study involved 443 participants without apparent heart pathologies. Researchers assessed their subjective social status – how individuals perceive their position in society. Notably, this indicator does not always align with the actual state of affairs.
The results of magnetic resonance imaging revealed an interesting pattern: women with low subjective social status showed signs of hidden myocardial fibrosis, where healthy heart tissue is replaced by connective tissue. This is a clear sign of inflammatory processes in the heart muscle. However, no such connection was found in men.
According to the researchers, our perception of social status can influence somatic health. They believe that this data should be taken into account when creating recommendations for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
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