TYPE-A BEHAVIOR, SOCIAL CONTACT AND CORONARY DEATH

The risk of coronary death associated with Type A behaviour (Framingha m definition) and social contact was examined using a retrospective ca se-control design. Logistic regression analysis of 134 male cases and 339 controls showed that increased risk was associated with Type B beh aviour, and independently with limited social contact. Discussion focu ses on issues surrounding the use of retrospective, proxy data; and on the speculation that Type A behaviour may increase risk of non-fatal coronary events, but protect against coronary death.