Gender Difference in the Impact of Type 2 Diabetes on Coronary Heart Disease Risk

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Authors

Auni Juutilainen · University of Eastern Finland

Saara Kortelainen · University of Eastern Finland

Seppo Lehto · University of Eastern Finland

Tapani Rönnemaa · University of Turku

Kalevi Pyörälà · University of Eastern Finland

Markku Laakso · University of Eastern Finland

Abstract

The stronger effect of type 2 diabetes on the risk of CHD in women compared with men was in part explained by a heavier risk factor burden and a greater effect of blood pressure and atherogenic dyslipidemia in diabetic women.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes Care

Volume 27, Issue 12, pp. 2898-2904

DOI: 10.2337/diacare.27.12.2898

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