Greater socioeconomic deprivation increased the risk of incident heart failure hospitalization over 20 years compared to the least deprived subjects (RR 1.39; 95% CI 1.04-2.01; P=0.04).
Cohort (n=15,402)
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Does socioeconomic deprivation increase the risk of incident heart failure hospitalisation in adults aged 45-64 years?
Socioeconomic deprivation is independently associated with an increased risk of incident heart failure hospitalization over a 20-year period, irrespective of baseline cardio-respiratory status.
Relative Risk: 1.39 (95% CI 1.04–2.01)
Absolute Event Rate: 6.4% vs 3.5%
p-value: p=0.04
BACKGROUND: There are few data describing the effect of socioeconomic deprivation on the risk of developing heart failure (HF). AIMS: To examine the relationship between socioeconomic deprivation and hospitalisation with HF over 20 years. METHODS: Between 1972 and 1976, 15,402 individuals, aged 45-64 years, residing in two towns in Scotland, underwent cardiovascular screening. We report hospitalisations with HF over the subsequent 20 years according to Carstairs deprivation category and Social Class. RESULTS: Following screening, 628 men and women (4.1%) were hospitalised with a primary diagnosis of HF. There was a gradient in the risk of HF hospitalisation with increasing socioeconomic deprivation (P=0.003). Of the most deprived individuals, 6.4% were hospitalised for HF compared to 3.5% of the most affluent group. Cox-proportional Hazard models showed that independent of age, sex and baseline risk factors for cardio-respiratory status, greater socioeconomic deprivation increased the risk of HF admission (P<0.001, overall). The adjusted risk of admission for HF was 39% greater in the most versus least deprived subjects (RR 1.39 95% CI 1.04-2.01; P=0.04). CONCLUSION: These data show a link between social deprivation and the risk of developing HF, irrespective of baseline cardio-respiratory status and cardiovascular risk factors.
Stewart et al. (Wed,) conducted a cohort in Heart failure (n=15,402). Socioeconomic deprivation vs. Least deprived subjects was evaluated on Hospitalisation with a primary diagnosis of HF (RR 1.39, 95% CI 1.04-2.01, p=0.04). Greater socioeconomic deprivation increased the risk of incident heart failure hospitalization over 20 years compared to the least deprived subjects (RR 1.39; 95% CI 1.04-2.01; P=0.04).