Socioeconomic differentials in premature mortality in Rome: changes from 1990 to 2001

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>While socioeconomic inequalities in mortality have widened in many countries, evidence of social differentials is scarce in Southern Europe. We studied temporal changes in premature mortality across socioeconomic groups in Rome betwe...

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Main Authors: Ancona Carla, Forastiere Francesco, Agabiti Nera, Cesaroni Giulia, Perucci Carlo A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/6/270