Key result
Age-standardised mortality rates for acute and recurrent myocardial infarction in all Croatian counties exceeded the EU average up to 3-fold, with a negative correlation with GDP in males (r=-0.492).
Why the study?
The study aimed to determine general and age-specific mortality rates for acute and recurrent myocardial infarction across Croatian counties from 2015 to 2019, compare them with Croatian and EU averages, and evaluate their association with macroeconomic indicators.
Observational
Age-standardised mortality rates from acute and recurrent myocardial infarction in Croatia significantly exceed the EU average, with notable regional variations and a negative correlation with GDP in males.
Croatian county MI mortality rates exceed EU averages up to 3-fold with regional/GDP links; leaves open causal drivers and prevention targets.
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Biloglav et al. (2023) conducted an observational in Acute and recurrent myocardial infarction. County of residence and macroeconomic indicators (GDP) vs. National and EU averages was evaluated on Age-standardised mortality rates for acute and recurrent myocardial infarction (r = -0.492, p=0.023). Age-standardised mortality rates for acute and recurrent myocardial infarction in all Croatian counties exceeded the EU average up to 3-fold, with a negative correlation with GDP in males (r=-0.492).
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