Socioeconomic position is associated with N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP)-Results of the population-based Heinz Nixdorf Recall study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

N-Terminal pro Brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP) is a diagnostic marker for heart failure and a prognostic factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). The aim of this study was to examine the association of socioeconomic position (SEP) with NT-proBNP while assessing sex-differences and the impact of CVD risk factors and prevalent CVD on the association.

Methods

Baseline data of 4598 participants aged 45-75 years of the Heinz Nixdorf Recall Study were used. Income and education were used as SEP indicators. Age- and sex-adjusted linear regression models were fitted to calculate effect size estimates and 95% confidence intervals (95%-CIs) for the total effect of SEP indicators on NT-proBNP, while potential mediation was assessed by additionally accounting for tradit

SUBMITTER: Rudman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8378685 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature