Key result
Single living is associated with a twofold increased risk of acute coronary syndrome, with older singles accounting for a disproportionate share of 30-day mortality.
Why the study?
Does single living increase the risk of an initial episode of acute coronary syndrome in adults aged 30-69 years?
Population
138,290 residents of the municipality of Aarhus, Denmark, aged 30-69 years.
Comparison
Single living (sociodemographic risk indicator) vs Living with others / non-single living
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
2 years (1 April 2000 to 31 March 2002)
Authors
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Highlights social isolation as ACS risk marker in older adults; leaves open whether targeted interventions reduce incidence or mortality.
Cohort (n=138,290)
No
Does single living increase the risk of an initial episode of acute coronary syndrome in adults aged 30-69 years?
Single living is a significant sociodemographic risk factor for acute coronary syndrome, particularly in older men and women, suggesting a target for preventive strategies.
Kai Nielsen (2006) conducted a cohort in Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) (n=138,290). Single living vs. Not living alone was evaluated on Initial episode of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Single living is associated with a twofold increased risk of acute coronary syndrome, with older singles accounting for a disproportionate share of 30-day mortality.
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