Key result
Mortality from recognized coronary disease increased from 4.7 to 18.8 per 100,000 between 1930 and 1934, with coronary atherosclerosis being a major cause of death among diabetic patients.
Population
Patients with diabetes mellitus and the general population in the United States
Design
Review
Authors
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Early coronary mortality surge in diabetes warrants vigilance; leaves open persistence in modern cohorts.
Highlights the historical recognition of the striking increase in coronary artery disease mortality, particularly emphasizing its high frequency and fatal impact in patients with diabetes mellitus.
Root et al. (1939) conducted a review in Coronary atherosclerosis and diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus vs. Nondiabetic patients was evaluated on Mortality from recognized coronary disease. Mortality from recognized coronary disease increased from 4.7 to 18.8 per 100,000 between 1930 and 1934, with coronary atherosclerosis being a major cause of death among diabetic patients.
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