[The evolution of mortality due to ischemic cardiopathy in the Community of Valencia (1976-1992)].

The present investigation was carried out to describe the evolution of mortality caused by coronary heart disease in the Valencia Community from 1976-1992. Annual rates were constructed for crude and specific rates for age and sex groups and standardized rates were estimated for age by the direct method. Later, a Poisson regression model was adjusted for each age group. The mortality rate due to ischaemic heart disease showed a very slight descending slope until 74 years of age, and particularly in the age group 55-64 years. A growing gradient of coronary mortality rate with age is observed. Female sex is a powerful protector factor, and its effect decreases gradually with increasing age. Alicante is the province with the highest mortality rate by ischaemic heart disease.