Smoking, Personality, and Stress

A nuanced exploration of cancer and coronary heart disease reveals that their causes are multifaceted, with psychosocial factors like stress and personality playing a significantly larger role than smoking or cholesterol levels. This book challenges the oversimplified view that quitting smoking and reducing cholesterol are sufficient for prevention. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the complex interplay of various risk factors and advocates for comprehensive strategies to effectively reduce the incidence of these diseases.