Search for: [Abstract = "Objectives\: The main purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between lung functions and mortality from respiratory diseases, and socioeconomic factors and cardiovascular disease risk factors. Methods\: Data from the Polish part of the HAPIEE Study and data from routine statistics of Central Statistical Office were used. In the HAPIEE Study, 4104 men and women, who provided valid measurement of FEV 1 and FVC were included into the analysis. Exposure to CVD risk factors were assessed for all participants and total cardiovascular risk was assessed using SCORE function \(Systematic COronary Risk Evaluation\). SES in childhood and adulthood was determined by cluster analysis. In the ecological study,in each of the 66 sub\-regions of Poland, standardized mortality rates were calculated for respiratory diseases. SES index was derived from the characteristic of the sub\-regions using z\-score methods. The linear regression and the analysis of covariance were the main statistical methods used. Results\: In the Polish part of the HAPIEE Study, diabetes, obesity and hypertension were associated with lung functions. A significant negative trend was observed in the mean FEV1 and FVC values by SCORE categories. There were no significant associations between hypercholesterolemia and FEV 1 and FVC. After adjustment for potential confounders, SES in adulthood \(both sexes\) and SES in"]

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