Direct and indirect effects of socioeconomic status on sepsis risk and mortality: a mediation analysis of the HUNT Study

Conclusion This study shows that SES is inversely associated with sepsis risk and mortality. Approximately 80% of the effect of education on sepsis risk was explained by modifiable lifestyle and health-related factors that could be targets for prevention.

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Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - February 9, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Stensrud, V. H., Gustad, L. T., Damas, J. K., Solligard, E., Krokstad, S., Nilsen, T. I. L. Tags: Original research Source Type: research