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Differences in urban vs. non-urban trends in mortality from ischaemic heart disease and diabetes in Italy and Spain, 2003–19

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  • Almudena Moreno

  • José Pulido

  • Lucía Cea-Soriano

  • Alberto Mateo

  • Patrizio Pezzotti

  • Enrique Regidor

  • June 10, 2024

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    Mortality rates from ischaemic heart disease and diabetes decreased in Italy and Spain from 2003 to 2019.

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    Urban areas experienced a greater reduction in mortality rates compared to non-urban areas for both diseases.

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    In Italy, the average annual percentage change for ischaemic heart disease was -4.0% in urban and -3.6% in non-urban areas.

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    In Spain, the average annual percentage change for diabetes was -3.3% in urban and -2.0% in non-urban areas.

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    The initial mortality advantage in non-urban areas diminished by the end of the study period, with higher mortality rates observed.

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Differences in urban vs. non-urban trends in mortality from ischaemic heart disease and diabetes in Italy and Spain, 2003–19

  • by Almudena Moreno, José Pulido, Lucía Cea-Soriano, Alberto Mateo, Patrizio Pezzotti, Enrique Regidor

  • June 10, 2024

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