Why the study?
Does lower socioeconomic status accelerate the progression of carotid atherosclerosis in men?
Population
1022 Finnish men from the Kuopio Ischemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study
Comparison
Low socioeconomic status vs High socioeconomic status
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
4 years
Authors
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Lower SES was associated with faster carotid atherosclerosis progression in men; supports investigation of social determinants as early disease modifiers.
Does lower socioeconomic status accelerate the progression of carotid atherosclerosis in men?
Lower socioeconomic status is independently associated with significantly greater progression of carotid atherosclerosis over 4 years, highlighting the role of social determinants early in the disease process.
Lynch et al. (1997) studied this question.
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