What Ethnic Differences Have Been Found in the Incidence of Hypertension

question 29

Essay

What ethnic differences have been found in the incidence of hypertension? What psychosocial factors may be implicated in these ethnic differences?

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Definitions:

Self-Destructive

Engaging in behavior that is harmful or potentially harmful towards oneself.

Function Normally

The ability of an organism, system, or mechanism to operate or perform within its expected parameters or conditions.

Sociocognitive View

A perspective in psychology that emphasizes the role of social interaction and cognitive processes in understanding behavior and mental states.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A severe form of dissociation, a mental process which produces a lack of connection in a person's thoughts, memory, and sense of identity.