Syndemic approach to chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease and educational level: a longitudinal cohort study in northwest Italy
Patients with CKD with low educational levels and incident CVD may represent a 'syndemic', associated with higher mortality and ER acuity. Our study highlights a potential link between these conditions and socioeconomic disparities, suggesting the need for multifaceted approaches.
Authors
- Cinzia Destefanis
- Roberto Gnavi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1919-2199)
- Alessandra Macciotta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0287-7979)
- Savino Sciascia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1266-9441)
- Fulvio Ricceri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8749-9737)
- Winston Gilcrease (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5292-2371)
- Lucia Dansero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2304-5378)
- Lorenzo Milani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2185-2179)
Institutions
- Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale “Amedeo Avogadro” (IT)
- Azienda Sanitaria Locale Roma 3 (IT)
- University of Turin (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health
- Published
- 2024-12-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/jech-2024-222370
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.13