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This research aims to assess the relationship between glucose and insulin levels and the incidence and mortality of coronary heart disease in the Busselton population.

March 1, 1979Diabetes Care

Coronary Heart Disease Incidence and Cardiovascular Mortality in Busselton with Reference to Glucose and Insulin Concentrations

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TWTimothy A. WelbornBond University KWK. L. WearneAgResearch

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Randomized trial shows elevated insulin levels increase cardiovascular risk in older males, indicating health implications.

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This research aims to assess the relationship between glucose and insulin levels and the incidence and mortality of coronary heart disease in the Busselton population.
Analyzed blood sugar and serum insulin levels one hour after oral glucose load in Busselton residents in 1966.
Measured incidence of coronary heart disease over six years and cardiovascular mortality over 12 years with risk ratios determined by upper 20th percentile values.
Examined effects by age and sex, particularly highlighting differences in males aged 60 to 69 years.
In younger subjects, elevated blood pressure (risk ratios 2.9 to 5.2) and serum cholesterol (risk ratios 3.0 to 3.3) predicted cardiovascular risk.
In men aged 60 to 69 years, high serum insulin levels showed risk ratios of 2.0 for CHD incidence and 2.3 and 2.4 for 12-year mortality from CHD and cardiovascular diseases, respectively.
Elevated blood sugar levels of 200 mg/100 ml or greater demonstrated risk ratios of 2.2 in older males and 2.6 in older females.

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Welborn et al. (1979) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a102a15fa36b6e053fd4fc7 https://doi.org/10.2337/diacare.2.2.154

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