The English North-South divide: risk factors for cardiovascular disease accounting for cross-sectional socio-economic position

Conclusions: English North-South differences in smoking can be explained through adverse, cross-sectional SEP. Northern excesses in blood pressure and BMI may be associated with differential clinical management. Risk factor differences may, in part, explain a previously found North-South divide in mortality. Further exploration of geographic inequalities, concentrating on the impact of healthcare, may be warranted.

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Source: The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health - October 24, 2014 Category: Health Management Authors: Kumar, R., Dalton, A. R. Tags: Peer Review Source Type: research