The Effects of Age, Period, and Cohort on Mortality from Ischemic Heart Disease in China

In contrast with most developed countries, mortality due to ischemic heart disease (IHD) continues to rise in China. We examined the effects of age, period, and cohort on IHD mortality in urban and rural populations from 1987 to 2013 to identify the drivers of this trend. Region-specific data on ann...

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Main Authors: Jie Chang, Boyang Li, Jingjing Li, Yang Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-01-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/14/1/50