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Coverage dated December 12, 2023

In hypochondria paradox, a new study finds those who fear serious illness tend to die earlier

Headline from Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

A Swedish study has uncovered a paradox about people diagnosed with hypochondriasis (now called illness anxiety disorder): They tend to die earlier than people who aren't hypervigilant about health concerns.

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  1. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

    In hypochondria paradox, a new study finds those who fear serious illness tend to die earlier (opens Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

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    A Swedish study has uncovered a paradox about people diagnosed with hypochondriasis (now called illness anxiety disorder): They tend to die earlier than people who aren't hypervigilant about health concerns.

  2. The Republic

    In hypochondria paradox, Swedish study finds a higher death rate in those who fear serious illness (opens The Republic)

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    A large Swedish study has uncovered a paradox about people diagnosed with an excessive fear of serious illness: They tend to die earlier than people who aren’t hypervigilant about health concerns. Hypochondriasis, now called illness anxiety disorder, is a rare condition with symptoms that go beyond …

  3. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Study finds higher death rate in those who fear serious illness (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    A large Swedish study has uncovered a paradox about people diagnosed with an excessive fear of serious illness: They tend to die earlier than people who aren’t hypervigilant about health concerns.

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