Risk factors and characteristics of new-onset coronary heart disease in adults with physical disabilities: A retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

There is limited information about coronary heart disease (CHD) in adults with physical disabilities. This study was performed to assess the incidence and predictors of the new development of CHD in adults with physical disabilities.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was performed on 3902 physically disabled people in Shanghai, China. Baseline information was collected in January 2012, and participants were followed-up with for 7.5 years for CHD events. Risk factors for demographic characteristics, disease history, electrocardiography, and blood biochemical indicators were evaluated using a Cox proportional hazard model. Subgroup analyzes were performed according to gender and level of physical disability.

Results

Out of the total 3902 adults with physic

SUBMITTER: Wu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9981929 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature