4. Arguments for Epiphenomenalism. Arguments in favor of a philosophical theory typically focus on its advantages compared to other theoriesâthat it can explain more phenomena or that it provides a more economical or a more unifying explanation of the relevant phenomena. There are no arguments for epiphenomenalism in that sense.
(high blood pressure) as a cause of chest pain in both men and women is listed first because it is the single most common cause of chest pain, including coronary artery disease itself. In other words, more people suffer from chest pain due to high blood pressure than those who have chest pain because of obstructive coronary artery disease.
Up to age 64, males had higher rates of hypertension than females, while at 65 and older females' high blood pressure rates exceeded that of males (Chart 2). This is consistent with the known increased risk of developing high blood pressure experienced by women as hormone levels decrease during menopause.