Coronary heart disease at 70,75 and 79 years of age: a longitudinal study with special reference to sex differences and mortality

A representative sample of 449 men and 524 women was followed for 9 yrs. The prevalence of CHD at age 70 was about 30% in both sexes and did not change up to age 79. When CHD was present at age 70 the 9-yr mortality was doubled. CHD was shown to be a strong independent risk factor for death also in...

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Published inAge and ageing Vol. 19; no. Sep 90; pp. 297 - 303
Main Authors Lernfelt, B, Landahl, S, Svanborg, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.09.1990
Subjects
Coronary diseases
Elderly people
Gender differences
Longitudinal studies
Mortality
Sweden
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Summary:A representative sample of 449 men and 524 women was followed for 9 yrs. The prevalence of CHD at age 70 was about 30% in both sexes and did not change up to age 79. When CHD was present at age 70 the 9-yr mortality was doubled. CHD was shown to be a strong independent risk factor for death also in this age group. (Abstract amended)
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ISSN:0002-0729