Table 3

 Individual-level effects* on ischaemic heart disease mortality, Scania, 1996–2002

HR (95% CI)
Age 50–64 yearsAge 65–79 years
*Individual-level effects were adjusted for each other in Cox multilevel models including individual factors only.
Male v female4.96 (4.45 to 5.54)3.31 (2.97 to 3.30)
Age at baseline
    First 5-year group1.001.00
    Second 5-year group2.14 (1.90 to 2.41)1.69 (1.60 to 1.79)
    Third 5-year group3.93 (3.51 to 4.41)2.88 (2.72 to 3.04)
Alone v cohabiting2.12 (1.94 to 2.30)1.51 (1.45 to 1.58)
20-year cumulated income
    High1.001.00
    Mid-high1.44 (1.27 to 1.64)1.26 (1.19 to 1.34)
    Mid-low2.11 (1.85 to 2.42)1.47 (1.37 to 1.58)
    Low2.60 (2.25 to 3.00)1.82 (1.69 to 1.97)
Educational attainment
    High1.001.00
    Medium1.09 (0.96 to 1.24)1.11 (1.03 to 1.20)
    Low1.23 (1.09 to 1.39)1.22 (1.14 to 1.29)
Occupation 25 years before
    Non-manual1.001.00
    Manual1.21 (1.08 to 1.35)1.14 (1.08 to 1.20)
    Self-employed1.03 (0.84 to 1.27)0.99 (0.91 to 1.08)
    Farmer0.59 (0.45 to 0.78)0.88 (0.81 to 0.97)