Beyond the Objective: Wisconsin Reaching Ischemic Heart Disease Mortality Objective Despite a Third of Counties Not Meeting the Goal.
This study examined ischemic heart disease mortality in Wisconsin by county and 4 county categories, based on an urban to rural spectrum, and observed progress towards the Healthy People 2020 objective.
RESULTS: Ischemic heart disease mortality rates have been decreasing. Currently, 67% of Wisconsin counties meet the objective; however, 71% of counties not meeting the objective are more rural.
DISCUSSION: Although further investigation is needed to better understand the factors that cause disparities, more resources should be directed towards communities at highest risk.
PMID: 31978287 [PubMed - in process]
Source: WMJ - Category: General Medicine Authors: Aisen S Tags: WMJ Source Type: research
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