First and recurrent ischaemic heart disease events continue to decline in New Zealand, 2005–2015

Objectives To examine recent trends in first and recurrent ischaemic heart disease (IHD) deaths and hospitalisations. Methods Using anonymous patient-linkage of routinely collected data, all New Zealanders aged 35–84 years who experienced an International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems I(CD)-coded IHD hospitalisation and/or IHD death between 1 January 2005 and 31 December 2015 were identified. A 10-year...