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. 2007 Jan 10;43(12):848–929. doi: 10.1067/j.cpsurg.2006.09.002

TABLE 7.

Solid facts—social causes54, 55

  • The social gradient—haves/have not

  • Stress—especially urban life

  • Early life

  • Social exclusion

  • Work—boredom; lack of fulfillment

  • Unemployment

  • Social support

  • Addiction

  • Food—poverty

  • Transport