Mortality in persons with undetected and diagnosed hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and hypothyroidism, compared with persons without corresponding disease - a prospective cohort study; The HUNT Study, Norway

Mortality in persons with undetected and diagnosed hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and hypothyroidism, compared with persons without corresponding disease - a prospective cohort study; The HUNT Study, Norway

Abstract Background Suggested strategies in reducing the impact of non-communicable diseases (NCD) are early diagnosing and screening. We have limited proof of benefit of population screening for NCD. Increased mortality in persons with diagnosed NCD has been shown for decades. However, mortality in...

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Main Authors: Pål Jørgensen, Arnulf Langhammer, Steinar Krokstad, Siri Forsmo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
Chronic disease
Diabetes
Hypertension
Thyroid disorders
Primary care
Public health
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12875-017-0672-7

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