Anger and autoimmune disease among women

In recent years, researchers have begun exploring a compelling connection between emotional expression - particularly anger - and autoimmune conditions that disproportionately affect women.

With approximately 80 percent of autoimmune disease cases occurring in women, according to a 2020 study, understanding this relationship could be crucial to addressing what some are calling a women’s health crisis.

Could suppressed anger be contributing to rising rates of autoimmune conditions among women? Can managing emotions might impact your physical health?