Geographical variation in cardiovascular disease, risk factors, and their control in older women: British Women's Heart and Health Study
Population
4,286 women aged 60-79 drawn from 23 towns in England, Scotland, and Wales.
Design
Cross-sectional
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Implication
Geographic CVD disparities in older British women persist after adjustment; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
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Population
4,286 women aged 60-79 drawn from 23 towns in England, Scotland, and Wales.
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Outcome
Geographical variation in prevalence of cardiovascular disease, risk factors, and their control
Older British women exhibit a high prevalence of cardiovascular disease and risk factors, with significant geographical variations that persist even after adjusting for major risk factors, socioeconomic position, and health service utilization.
Cite This Study
Debbie A. Lawlor (2003) studied this question.