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This study examined disparities in cardiac rehabilitation (CR), preventive medication, and general practice (GP) follow-up in a nationwide cohort.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods and results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This nationwide population-based retrospective cohort study included 93 159 individuals hospitalized with IHD between 2016 and 2022. Measures included CR uptake and adherence, redeemed antiplatelet and statin prescriptions, annual GP follow-up, and a count of three components as an indicator of comprehensive secondary prevention. Relative risks (RRs) were estimated using modified Poisson regression, adjusted for demographic and clinical factors. Within 6 months, 41.2% initiated CR, of whom 73.7% adhered. During follow-up, 86.1% and 77.0% redeemed antiplatelet and statin prescriptions, respectively, while 56.0% attended annual GP follow-up. Only 25.9% achieved all three components. The likelihood of receiving all three components was lower among individuals with short education [RR 0.91; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.88\u20130.94], those living alone (RR 0.77; 95% CI 0.75\u20130.79), individuals with low income (RR 0.70; 95% CI 0.67\u20130.73), or unemployment (RR 0.82; 95% CI 0.75\u20130.89). Socioeconomic differences were most pronounced for CR uptake. Notably, 7.6% of individuals received none of the recommended components, indicating a subgroup with low engagement in secondary prevention.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Substantial socioeconomic differences persist in secondary prevention after IHD, reflecting inequalities in access to and engagement with care, despite a universal healthcare system. 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