Analysing premature cardiovascular disease mortality in the United States by obesity status and educational attainment

Abstract

Background: In the United States (US), premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality rates (35–74 years) have exhibited increases in recent years, particularly in younger adults, and large differentials by educational attainment. This trend has occurred concurrently with high and increasing obesity prevalence, which also show significant differences by education. This study aims to jointly model premature CVD mortality trends in the US according to obesity status and educational attainment. Methods: We used multiple cause of death data from the National Center for Health Statistics, obesity prevalence data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), and educational..