Increasing socioeconomic inequalities in first acute myocardial infarction in Scotland, 1990–92 and 2000–02
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Despite substantial declines, Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD) remains the largest cause of death in Scotland and mortality rates are among the worst in Europe. There is evidence of strong, persisting regional and socioeconomic inequali...
Main Authors: | Dundas Ruth, Davies Carolyn A, Leyland Alastair H |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-05-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/134 |
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