A 10-year trend in income disparity of cardiovascular health among older adults in South Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Although cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk has lessened in Korea, it is unclear whether older adults in all socioeconomic strata have benefited equally. This study explored trends in income disparities in CVD risk among older adults in Korea.

Methods

This was a secondary analysis of Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data (2008-2017), targeting 14,836 older adults (≥65 years). Socioeconomic position, defined as income and use of welfare benefits, was the primary indicator. The outcome was binary for predicted CVD risk (<90th vs. ≥ 90th). The Slope Index of Inequality (SII) and Relative Index of Inequality (RII) were used to assess trends in disparities.

Results

The percentage of older adults with a predicted CVD risk of 90% or more decl

SUBMITTER: Lee C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7589532 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature