Experiencing financial scams and fraudulent schemes may have health implications beyond the immediate financial losses.
A recent study has found a connection between being a victim of financial exploitation and increased blood pressure levels, especially in older men.
The research took into account 1,200 senior participants from the Rush Memory and Aging Project. It spanned up to 11 years of annual observations.
Throughout the study, participants underwent regular blood pressure measurements.
They were also questioned about any experiences with financial fraud or exploitation.
The team found men who had been victims of fraud displayed a noticeable increase in their blood pressure levels.
This rise in blood pressure, when viewed over the extended period of the study, suggests potential long-term health implications.
Interestingly, the same was not observed in women. The reasons for this gender disparity need further exploration.
The outcomes shed light on the broader health ramifications of financial scams, emphasizing that the consequences aren’t just monetary.
Such sustained elevated blood pressure in older adults can lead to various health issues, including heart diseases and stroke.
While financial scams are known for their immediate monetary impact, the long-term health implications can be just as devastating.
Dr. Melissa Lamar from Rush University Medical Center highlights the significance of these findings and calls for more rigorous measures to prevent such exploitation.
It also suggests a need for healthcare professionals to be vigilant about such social factors, especially in older adults, as they can impact physical health.
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The study was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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