Why the study?
Acute myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke are leading causes of morbidity and mortality among older adults in Chile, and analyzing their social determinants may guide equitable public action.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,560)
Social vulnerabilities, including low education, physical and mental limitations, isolation, and lower income, are significantly associated with a higher likelihood of cardiovascular diseases in older Chilean adults.
Acute myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among older adults and represent a growing challenge in Chile due to population ageing. Analyzing their social determinants may help guide equitable public action. AIM: To analyze the social determinants that influence cardiovascular diseases in adults aged 60 years and older. METHODS: A quantitative study was conducted using secondary data from CASEN 2022, focusing on adults aged 60 years and older. The dependent variable was dichotomous; a probit model was applied, and marginal effects were estimated from the results. RESULTS: The findings show that older men, Chilean nationals, those with a low educational level, those aged between 60 and 80 years, those with physical and mental difficulties, those living alone, those without social participation, those living in urban areas, and those with low-income levels have a higher probability of presenting cardiovascular diseases. CONCLUSIONS: Older adults with greater social vulnerability are at higher risk of presenting cardiovascular diseases. This may reflect the impact of health inequities in the older population.
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Barrera et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular diseases (Acute Myocardial Infarction and Ischemic Stroke) (n=1,560). Social vulnerability factors (male sex, lower education, physical/mental difficulties, living alone, urban residence, low income) vs. Reference groups with lower social vulnerability was evaluated on Self-reported medical treatment for acute myocardial infarction or ischemic stroke in the last 12 months.
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