Coronary disease & ACSCohort study
Differences in urban vs. non-urban trends in mortality from ischaemic heart disease and diabetes in Italy and Spain, 2003–19
- Population-based trend study
Authors' conclusion
Mortality from both ischaemic heart disease and diabetes have shown a greater reduction in urban areas compared with non-urban areas since the first years of the 21st century in Spain and Italy.
Study context
- Population
- Populations of Italy and Spain (national statistics institutes), 2003–2019
- Exposure
- Urban vs non-urban areas
- Outcome
- Average annual percentage change (APC) in age-standardized mortality from ischaemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus
- Follow-up
- 2003 to 2019
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
APC in age-standardized mortality
| Group | Italy, ischaemic heart disease | Italy, DM | Spain, ischaemic heart disease | Spain, DM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban | −4.0% | −1.5% | −4.4% | −3.3% |
| Non-urban | −3.6% | −1.3% | −3.7% | −2.0% |
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Differences in urban vs. non-urban trends in mortality from ischaemic heart disease and diabetes in Italy and Spain, 2003–19. Eur J Prev Cardiol. Published 10 June 2024. doi:10.1093/eurjpc/zwae197
Summarised from the published abstract; every number is checked against it