Why the study?
Risk functions for coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease mortality in elderly men may vary by European country and need to be developed.
Population
2170 elderly men aged 65-84 years in Finland, Italy, and The Netherlands
Design
Prospective follow-up study with logistic regression analysis
Follow-up
10 years
Authors
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Supports risk factor evaluation in elderly European men; extends prior predictor data to long-term cohorts while leaving causality open.
Traditional cardiovascular risk factors and country of residence remain important predictors of CHD and CVD mortality in elderly European men.
Saskia Houterman (2002) studied this question.
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