Dear Jeane,
Greetings from Al-Ain the oasis city of the Middle East. Professor Capewell
& colleagues from UK have specifically looked at the reasons for CHD
mortality decline. The following publications are the results of their work
in UK and elsewhere.
Capewell S, Beaglehole R, Seddon M, McMurray J. Explanation for the decline
in coronary heart disease mortality rates in Auckland, New Zealand, between
1982 and 1993. Circulation 2000;102:1511-1516.
Capewell S, Morrison C, McMurray J. Contribution of modern cardiovascular
treatments to the decline in coronary heart disease mortality in Scotland
between 1875 and 1995. Heart 1999;81:380-387.
You might also find these two references useful.
Bots ML, Grobee D E. Decline of coronary heart disease mortality in the
Netherlands from 1978 to 1985: contribution of medical care and changes over
time in presence of major cardiovascular risk factors. J Cardiovasc Risk
1996;3:271-6.
Hunink MG, Goldman L, Tosteson AN, et al. The recent decline in mortality
from coronary heart disease, 1980-1990. The effect of secular trends in risk
factors and treatment. JAMA 1997;277:535-42
Hope this is of some help,
With warm regards,
Badri
Dr.P.Badrinath M.D.,M.Phil.,(Epid) PhD(Cantab)
Clinical Assistant Professor and Epidemiologist,
Department of Community Medicine,
UAE University, PO Box 17666, Al Ain,
United Arab Emirates.
Tel: 00 971 3 7039 652
Fax: 00 971 3 7672022.
http://myprofile.cos.com/badrishanthi
"For an excellent review of the current medical literature, go to Journals
Scan www.uaeu.ac.ae/jscan/index.htm" - BMJ 3rd June 2000,Reviews(Netlines)
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