Publications and Research
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2016
Abstract
Stress in general has been associated with inflammation and atherosclerosis (Sapolsky, 2004; Slavich and Irwin, 2014). The accumulation of inadequately controlled studies has become a concern (Bianchi, 2016; Schonfeld & Bianchi, 2016). Stronger efforts should be made to take into account both empirically identified and theoretically likely confounders in this research field. Assessing the contribution of job-related factors to given outcomes without simultaneously considering the role of relevant non-job factors is unwarranted. Results from inadequately controlled studies can lead to our making ineffective, or even counter-productive, decisions in terms of public health policies.
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Comments
This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Bianchi, R., & Schonfeld, I. S. (2016). Job stress, inflammation, and atherosclerosis: A reflection. American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 59, 340-341. doi:10.1002/ajim.22580, which has been published in final form at http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ajim.22580/full. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-Archiving.