A new measure of mental vulnerability has been tested for its ability to predict objective heart disease. It was a significant moderate predictor. Mental vulnerability would probably increase the rate of reports of distress at work, leading to an association between stress and heart disease.
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LF Eplov et al. J Psychsom Res (2006) Vol.60 p 169 – 176
“Mental vulnerability—a risk factor for ischemic heart disease”
Claims defence would be greatly enhanced by there being any history related to mental vulnerability, provided the employer knew and acted accordingly. Most of the indicators of vulnerability are out with any influence the employer can reasonably exert without an explicit request from the employee.
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