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Voodoo death, a term coined by Walter Cannon in 1942 also known as psychogenic death or psychosomatic death, is the phenomenon of sudden death as brought about by a strong emotional shock, such as fear. The anomaly is recognized as "psychosomatic" in that death is caused by an emotional response—often fear—to some suggested outside force.
Psycho-oncology deals with psychological reactions to the experience of cancer, the behavioral component of coping with cancer as well as health behavior change including preventive medicine, and social factors that are associated with diagnosis and treatment of cancer, including communication with providers and loved ones and social support.
Cold shock response is a series of neurogenic cardio-respiratory responses caused by sudden immersion in cold water. In cold water immersions, such as by falling through thin ice, cold shock response is perhaps the most common cause of death. [ 1 ]
Cancer DALYs attributable to 11 Level 2 risk factors globally in 2019. [127] Cancer prevention is defined as active measures to decrease cancer risk. [128] The vast majority of cancer cases are due to environmental risk factors. Many of these environmental factors are controllable lifestyle choices. Thus, cancer is generally preventable. [129]
Drowning is a type of suffocation induced by the submersion of the mouth and nose in a liquid. Submersion injury refers to both drowning and near-miss incident. Most instances of fatal drowning occur alone or in situations where others present are either unaware of the victim's situation or unable to offer assistance.
Sir Chris Hoy has said being diagnosed with cancer was the “biggest shock” of his life. The six-time Olympic champion revealed last month in a Sunday Times interview that his cancer is ...
Actor James Van Der Beek recently opened up about going “into shock” upon receiving his cancer diagnosis. Earlier this week, the 47-year-old revealed that he is battling stage 3 colorectal cancer.
Cold shock response of organisms to sudden cold, especially cold water; Electric shock. Defibrillation, electric shock to restore heart rhythm; Electroconvulsive therapy or shock treatment, psychiatric treatment; Hydrostatic shock, from ballistic impact; Insulin shock or diabetic hypoglycemia, from too much insulin