Key result
Low self-rated health was associated with higher all-cause mortality among persons with cardiovascular disease over a 12-year period.
Why the study?
Does self-rated health predict all-cause mortality in persons with cardiovascular disease?
Population
Persons with cardiovascular disease in Sweden from the Swedish Adoption/Twin Study of Aging (SATSA)
Comparison
Self-rated health assessment vs Different levels of self-rated health
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
12-year period
Authors
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May aid prognostic stratification in CVD; extends evidence on subjective health independent of genetics.
Cohort
Does self-rated health predict all-cause mortality in persons with cardiovascular disease?
Subjective health ratings are important predictors of mortality for persons with cardiovascular disease, independent of genetic liability.
Bardage et al. (2001) conducted a cohort in Cardiovascular disease. Low self-rated health vs. Good self-rated health was evaluated on All-cause mortality. Low self-rated health was associated with higher all-cause mortality among persons with cardiovascular disease over a 12-year period.
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