[Regional differences in mortality from ischemic heart disease].
The geographical distribution of mortality from ischaemic heart disease in the Netherlands has changed dramatically since 1950. In 1950-1954 mortality was highest in high-income, urbanized areas, in 1980-1984 the reverse was true. This development resembles the one observed in the United States of America. The changes in geographical distribution cannot be attributed to differences in cause-of-death certification. The change in the association with income and the association between mortality and a number of ischaemic heart disease risk factors found in 1970-1974, suggest that at least part of the explanation is a change in the geographical distribution of risk factors.
Mackenbach
J P
JP
Erasmus Universiteit, Instituut Maatschappelijke Gezondheidszorg, Rotterdam.
Kunst
A E
AE
Looman
C W
CW
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D002791:Cholesterol, Dietary; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000401:mortality*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D000074606:Smoking Prevention; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors
D002791:Cholesterol, Dietary
Regionale verschillen in sterfte aan ischemische hartziekte.