Adverse Trends in Myocardial Infarction Incidence and Hospitalisation in Women Aged <55 years in Australia

Abstract

There is accumulating evidence from jurisdictions including Western Australia (WA), England and Norway, that the incidence of myocardial infarction (MI) is increasing in younger women. This study examines temporal trends in the incidence of MI in 20–54 year-olds from three Australian states.