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About the Test: The Holmes and Rahe stress scale is a list of 43 stressful life events that can contribute to illness. Psychiatrists 5,000 patient records to determine whether stressful events might cause illnesses. Patients indicated if they had experienced any of 43 life events. The doctors found links between the life events and their illnesses. Further research has supported the links between stress and illness. (- Wikipedia)

Death of a spouse
Divorce
Marital separation
Imprisonment
Death of a close family member
Personal injury or illness
Marriage
Dismissal from work
Marital reconciliation
Retirement
Change in health of family member
Pregnancy
Sexual difficulties
Gain a new family member
Business readjustment
Change in financial state
Death of a close friend
Change to different line of work
Change in frequency of arguments
Major mortgage
Foreclosure of mortgage or loan
Change in responsibilities at work
Child leaving home
Trouble with in-laws
Outstanding personal achievement
Spouse starts or stops work
Beginning or end school
Change in living conditions
Revision of personal habits
Trouble with boss
Change in working hours or conditions
Change in residence
Change in schools
Change in recreation
Change in church activities
Change in social activities
Minor mortgage or loan
Change in sleeping habits
Change in number of family reunions
Change in eating habits
Vacation
Major Holiday
Minor violation of law
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Score of 300+: 80% chance of major health breakdown in the next 2 years.

Score of 150-299: 50% chance of major health breakdown in the next 2 years.

Score <150: Relatively low amount of life change and low susceptibility to stress-induced health breakdown.