Key result
The highest quartile of socioeconomic disadvantage was associated with increased mortality from acute myocardial infarction compared to the lowest quartile (RR 1.40; 95% CI 1.27-1.54).
Why the study?
Does socioeconomic disadvantage increase the risk of acute coronary events and related mortality?
Population
All deaths from acute myocardial infarction and hospital admissions for acute coronary syndrome and related…
Comparison
Highest quartile of socioeconomic disadvantage vs Lowest quartile of socioeconomic disadvantage
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
1996 through 2002
Authors
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Excess AMI mortality in the most disadvantaged quartile warrants equity-focused care; confirms social determinants as key prognostic factors in RCTs.
Observational (n=161,579)
Yes
Does socioeconomic disadvantage increase the risk of acute coronary events and related mortality?
Relative Risk: 1.4 (95% CI 1.27–1.54)
Beard et al. (2008) conducted an observational in Acute myocardial infarction and acute coronary syndrome (n=161,579). Socioeconomic disadvantage vs. Lowest quartile of socioeconomic disadvantage was evaluated on Mortality due to acute myocardial infarction (RR 1.40, 95% CI 1.27-1.54). The highest quartile of socioeconomic disadvantage was associated with increased mortality from acute myocardial infarction compared to the lowest quartile (RR 1.40; 95% CI 1.27-1.54).
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