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Socioeconomic Inequality and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events

JAMA Network Open 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.39072

October 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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In this cohort study of Danish residents aged 30 years or older from 1988 to 2023, the incidence of MACE declined across all socioeconomic groups. Although individuals with lower income generally experienced higher incidence rates, the overall decline occurred in all socioeconomic groups.

Corresponding Author: Cæcilie Stilling Denholt, BSc, Copenhagen University Hospital, Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Herlev, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 83, 2730 Herlev, Denmark (caecilie.stilling.denholt.01@regionh.dk).

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