Does IQ predict total and cardiovascular disease mortality as strongly as other risk factors? Comparison of effect estimates using the Vietnam Experience Study

G D Batty, M J Shipley, C R Gale, Laust Hvas Mortensen, I J Deary

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Abstract

To compare the strength of the relation of two measurements of IQ and 11 established risk factors with total and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality.
Original languageEnglish
JournalHeart (British Cardiac Society)
Volume94
Issue number12
Pages (from-to)1541-4
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Cohort Studies
  • Educational Status
  • Humans
  • Intelligence
  • Intelligence Tests
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Military Personnel
  • Risk Assessment
  • United States

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