Socio-economic differences in life expectancy among persons with diabetes mellitus or myocardial infarction: results from the German MONICA/KORA study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Differences in life expectancy (LE) between social groups in a specific country are a fundamental measure of health inequalities within that country. Constant monitoring of these differences provides important information on the popu...

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Main Authors: Meisinger Christa, Ladwig Karl-Heinz, Thien-Seitz Uta, Perna Laura, Mielck Andreas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/135

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