Information about deaths was obtained from review of medical records,
registers of municipality, and autopsy reports.
Ascertainment of mortality in the In CHIANTI Study was 100%.
The incident events in this report occurred after baseline and through May 30, 2006, with a mean duration of follow-up of 6 years.
Cardiovascular deaths were defined as due to atherosclerosis,
including peripheral vascular disease, cerebrovascular events,
coronary heart disease, and other cardiovascular causes,
including CHF.