CARDIOVASCULAR DEATHS AMONG ALASKAN NATIVES, 1980-86

被引:86
作者
MIDDAUGH, JP
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[1] Section of Epidemiology, Division of Public Health, Dept. Health/Social Services, Anchorage, AK 99524-0249
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10.2105/AJPH.80.3.282
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R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
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1004 ; 120402 ;
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Average annual, age-adjusted death rates from cardiovascular diseases and atherosclerosis from 1980-86 among Alaskan Natives were lower than rates among other Alaskans (162.0 vs 242.1; RR = 0.67), while death rates from other causes were higher (954.4 vs 618.6; RR = 1.54). These suggest that Alaskan Natives have less cardiovascular disease than other populations. Additional research on the role of marine omega-3 fatty acids is needed.
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