[Social inequalities in premature cardiovascular mortality in a medium-size Brazilian city].
Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in many countries. In Brazil, premature cardiovascular death is more frequent than in wealthy countries. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between premature cardiovascular death and socioeconomic conditions in urban areas. The study design was ecological, with the urban areas of a medium-size municipality in Minas Gerais State, Brazil, as the units of analysis. The relationship between standardized mortality ratio and social development index (SDI) was studied with a binomial negative generalized linear model. The urban regions with the best socioeconomic conditions had significantly lower cardiovascular mortality. The reduction of socioeconomic inequalities in medium-size cities could help decrease health inequities.
Nogueira
Mário Círio
MC
Programa de Pós-graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Rua Alberto Vieira Lima 357, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil. marionog@oi.com.br
Ribeiro
Luiz Cláudio
LC
Cruz
Oswaldo Gonçalves
OG
D000328:Adult; D001938:Brazil / Q000453:epidemiology; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000401:mortality*; D005260:Female; D054625:Healthcare Disparities / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014505:Urban Population