Key result
One quarter of middle-aged British men had evidence of ischaemic heart disease on questionnaire or electrocardiogram, a higher prevalence than previously indicated.
Why the study?
What is the prevalence of ischaemic heart disease in middle-aged British men?
Population
7,735 men aged 40-59 years drawn at random from general practices in 24 British towns.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Suggests higher IHD burden in middle-aged British men than prior estimates; leaves open need for updated population studies.
Cross-Sectional (n=7,735)
Yes
What is the prevalence of ischaemic heart disease in middle-aged British men?
The prevalence of ischaemic heart disease in middle-aged British men is approximately 25%, suggesting a higher burden than previously indicated by studies based on occupational groups.
Shaper et al. (1984) conducted a cross-sectional in Ischaemic heart disease (n=7,735). One quarter of middle-aged British men had evidence of ischaemic heart disease on questionnaire or electrocardiogram, a higher prevalence than previously indicated.
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