Linking housing type to cardiovascular mortality in Japan (IMAGE)

Institute of Science Tokyo

Linking housing type to cardiovascular mortality in Japan

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Researchers analyzed housing conditions and cardiovascular deaths among nearly 39,000 older adults in Japan and found that those living in rental flats and detached houses faced higher risks compared with residents of owner-occupied flats.

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Institute of Science Tokyo

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