Type D personality is associated with increased metabolic syndrome prevalence and an unhealthy lifestyle in a cross-sectional Dutch community sample

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>People with Type D-Distressed-personality have a general tendency towards increased negative affectivity (NA), while at the same time inhibiting these emotions in social situations (SI). Type D personality is associated with an incre...

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Main Authors: Denollet Johan, Kupper Nina, Mommersteeg Paula MC
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/714