The streamlined allostatic load index is associated with perceived stress in life – findings from the MIDUS study
Daniel Mauss, Marc N. Jarczok
Abstract
: Stress from different sources can lead to serious diseases. A short composite index comprising of five medical variables is highly associated with perceived stress. This index is able to serve as an early indicator to detect people who are at risk to develop stress-related diseases.
Topics & Concepts
Allostatic loadOdds ratioMedicineConfoundingLogistic regressionDemographyConfidence intervalAnthropometryPopulationGerontologyInternal medicineEnvironmental healthSociologyHeart Rate Variability and Autonomic ControlClimate Change and Health ImpactsWorkplace Health and Well-being