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A prospective study of social networks in relation to total mortality and cardiovascular disease in men in the USA.
Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health · 1996 · Vol. 50(3) · pp. 245–251
Ichiro Kawachi✉(Harvard University)Graham A. Colditz(Harvard University)Alberto Ascherio(Harvard University)E B Rimm(Harvard University)E. Giovannucci(Harvard University)Meir J. Stampfer(Harvard University)WC Willett(Harvard University)
Abstract
Social networks were associated with lower total mortality by reducing deaths from cardiovascular disease and accidents/suicides. Strong social networks were associated with reduced incidence of stroke, though not of coronary heart disease. However, social networks may assist in prolonging the survival of men with established coronary heart disease.
Health disparities and outcomesGlobal Public Health Policies and EpidemiologyChronic Disease Management StrategiesMedicineStroke (engine)Incidence (geometry)DiseaseCohort studyDemographyRelative riskProspective cohort studyCohortCause of death
MeSH terms
AccidentsAdultAgedCardiovascular DiseasesCerebrovascular DisordersCoronary DiseaseFollow-Up StudiesHumansHypertensionMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasmsProspective StudiesRisk FactorsSmoking
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