Widening of Socioeconomic Inequalities in U.S. Death Rates, 1993–2001

摘要: Background Socioeconomic inequalities in death rates from all causes combined widened 1960 until 1990 the U.S., largely because cardiovascular decreased more slowly lower than higher socioeconomic groups. However, no studies have examined trends using recent US national data. Methodology/Principal Findings We calculated annual age-standardized 1993–2001 for 25–64 year old non-Hispanic whites and blacks by level of education seven most common certificate information 43 states Washington, D.C. Regression analysis was used to estimate percent change. The cause between Americans with less high school college graduates increased rapidly 1993 2001 due both significant decreases mortality causes, heart disease, cancer, stroke, other conditions educated lack change or increases among least educated. For white women, rate significantly 3.2 per 0.7 graduates. ratio (RR) comparing versus 2.9 (95% CI, 2.8–3.1) 4.4 (4.1–4.6) men, 2.1 (1.8–2.5) 3.4 (2.9–3–9) black 2.6 (2.4–2.7) 3.8 (3.6–4.0) women. Conclusion are increasing continued progress men stable worsening