Total and cause-specific mortality in the cardiovascular health study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few cohort studies have adequate numbers of carefully reviewed deaths to allow an analysis of unique and shared risk factors for cause-specific mortality. Shared risk factors could be targeted for prevention of premature death and the study of longevity.

Methods

A total of 5,888 community-dwelling persons aged 65 years or older living in four communities in the United States participated in the Cardiovascular Health Study cohort. Participants were initially recruited from 1989 to 1990; an additional 687 black participants were recruited in 1992-1993. The average length of follow-up was 16 years. Total and cause-specific mortality, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, dementia, pulmonary disease, infection, and other cause, were examined as outcomes. V

SUBMITTER: Newman AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2773812 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature