Prevalence of myocardial infarction and coronary heart disease in adults aged 40–79 years in Germany. Results of the German health interview and examination survey for adults (DEGS1)

A Goesswald, Anja Schienkiewitz, Enno Nowossadeck, Markus Busch

European Journal of Public Health · 2013 · 47 citations · 0 references

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Background Cardiovascular diseases are still the most common cause of death in Germany. In recent years however, a clear reduction in the mortality rates due to cardiovascular diseases (ICD-10:I00-I99) can be noted. How did the prevalence of myocardial infarction and coronary heart disease change within the last 10 years? Methods In the German Health Interview and Examination Survey …