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Systematic socioeconomic differences in mortality have been reported among myocardial infarction (MI) patients in many countries, including Finland. The findings have been similar irrespective of country, study period, age group, or length of follow up, but few studies have examined the disparities among other groups of coronary patients. This study examined whether similar socioeconomic differences in outcomes exist among patients with angina pectoris (AP).
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pubmed:affiliation |
Outcomes and Equity Research Group, National Research and Development Centre for Welfare and Health (STAKES), PO Box 220, 00531 Helsinki, Finland. kristiina.manderbacka@stakes.fi
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