Neighborhood-level and individual-level socioeconomic status and self-reported management of ischaemic heart disease: cross-sectional results from the Korea Health Examinees Study.

Our study suggests that policies or interventions aimed at improving the quality and availability of medical resources in low-income areas may associate with ongoing IHD management. Moreover, patient-centred education is essential for ongoing IHD management, especially when targeted to patients with IHD with a low education level.