Cardiovascular Disease Deaths of Vermonters aged 65+ years by Rurality Status of Residency
Zavala, Francene Rampone, Katherine Cruden, Kailene Flores, Tyler Gauthier, Mark
Zavala, Francene
Rampone, Katherine
Cruden, Kailene
Flores, Tyler
Gauthier, Mark
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Objective: To analyze cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality amongst individuals 65 years and older living in different areas of Vermont. Methods: Using the state of Vermont's Electronic Death Registration System, the cross-sectional analysis compared the rate of CVD death for older Vermonters in urban and rural areas between 2015 and 2019. Results: The binomial logistic regression model demonstrated statistically significant findings among the predictor variables: rurality (p Conclusions: These findings suggest a need for increased research and awareness of the impact CVD mortality has among Vermonters 65 years and older in rural areas as this population continues to increase.
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2023-01-01