Social class and cardiovascular disease--an update.
Cardiovascular disease is associated with a low social class position in numerous epidemiological studies. The mechanisms behind this finding are not fully known, although several factors may be of importance (e.g. lifestyle, neuroendocrine regulation, foetal deprivation). A better understanding of the biological basis for class-related disease may facilitate efforts in preventive medicine related to cardiovascular health.
Nilsson
P M
PM
Health Sciences Centres, University of Lund, Denmark.
Møller
L
L
Ostergren
P O
PO
D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D015984:Causality; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications; D012923:Social Class; D012944:Social Support; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors