A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Sex Differences in Age-Related Cardiovascular Mortality
Authors: Mikkola TS, Gissler M, Merikukka M, Tuomikoski P, Ylikorkala O
Publisher: PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE
Publication year: 2013
Journal: PLoS ONE
Journal name in source: PLOS ONE
Journal acronym: PLOS ONE
Article number: ARTN e63347
Volume: 8
Issue: 6
Number of pages: 6
ISSN: 1932-6203
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0063347
Abstract
Conclusions: Heart disease mortality in men accelerates at a relatively young age, but in women the risk shows a steep increase at approximately 60 years of age. These data emphasize the need to identify and prevent risk factors for CVD, especially in women in their mid-life years.
Conclusions: Heart disease mortality in men accelerates at a relatively young age, but in women the risk shows a steep increase at approximately 60 years of age. These data emphasize the need to identify and prevent risk factors for CVD, especially in women in their mid-life years.
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