• Education Level and Self-Reported Cardiovascular Disease in Norway—The Tromsø Study, 1994–2016 

      Cathro, Celina Janene; Brenn, Tormod; Chen, Sairah Lai Fa (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-05-25)
      Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading source of morbidity and mortality, and research has shown education level to be a risk factor for the disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between education level and self-reported CVD in Tromsø, Norway. Methods: This prospective cohort study included 12,400 participants enrolled in the fourth and seventh surveys of ...
    • Level of education and risk for self-reported cardiovascular disease - The Tromsø Study, 1994-2016 

      Cathro, Celina Janene (Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2021-11-27)
      Introduction & Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally. In 2018, CVD claimed 12,091 lives in Norway, and between 2005-2016 approximately 21% of the Norwegian population were administered therapeutic drugs to treat or prevent CVD. The World Health Organization has created a target to reduce NCD deaths by 33% between 2010-2030 for ...