Researchers identify socioeconomic factors and lifestyle as key drivers of inflammatory heart damage

3 Sep 20 · 3d ago · 2 articles · 1 post · 2 sources · development 3 of 3

The study found that higher inflammation levels are associated with socioeconomic disadvantage, psychological distress, smoking, and excess body fat. Professor O'Regan emphasized that social disadvantage is emerging as a key public health risk factor for heart disease, and that chronic stress from multiple causes can trigger long-term inflammation without initial symptoms.