Association of poverty-income ratio with cardiovascular disease and mortality in cancer survivors in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lower income is associated with high incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality. CVD is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in cancer survivors. However, there is limited research on the association between income, CVD, and mortality in this population.

Methods

This study utilized nationally representative data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), a cross-sectional survey evaluating the health and nutritional status of the US population. Our study included NHANES participants aged ≥20 years from 2003-2014, who self-reported a history of cancer. We evaluated the association between income level, prevalence of CVD, and all-cause mortality. All-cause mortality data was obtained through public use mortality files. Inco

SUBMITTER: Yogeswaran V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11226125 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature