Module 35Psychological Aspects of IllnessChapter 110Essentials of Understanding Psychology- Sixth Edition

PSY110 Psychology© Richard Goldman

June 7, 2006

Coronary Heart Disease Leading Cause of Death

Type A – Aggressive & Competitive 2X higher death rate for men Increase in release of epinephrine & norepinephrine Increase in heart rate & blood pressure

Type B – Cooperative Type D – Distressed, Anxious, & Insecure

Also have high death rate

Psychological Aspects of Cancer Second Leading Cause of Death Fighting spirit helps (?) Happy people are less likely to get cancer (?)

Smoking

48 million smokers in the U.S. 25% of H.S. grads smoke 3 million deaths/yr (worldwide) 75% of smoker report that they would like to quit 50% greater risk for Blacks to get lung cancer Nicotine – physiological & psychological addictive

Quitting Smoking As difficult as cocaine or heroin 15% success rate

5% for people going it alone 60% with nicotine therapy & counseling

Nicotine therapy Gum Patch Nasal spray Inhaler bupropion (Zyban / Wellbutrin) (increases dopamine)