Iryna Schlackow

Feb 29, 2024 | bjgp.org | Runguo Wu |Claire Williams |Junwen Zhou |Iryna Schlackow

cardiovascular disease individual patient characteristics inequality Markov microsimulation model socioeconomic status quality-adjusted life years Introduction Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally.1 In the UK, despite declines in age-standardised CVD mortality and morbidity over the last few decades, CVD remains a significant burden for the health system.2 Regional and socioeconomic inequalities persist, with slower improvements in the most...