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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 ...