Changes in Risk Factors and the Decline in Mortality from Cardiovascular Disease PDF

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1990

Pamela A. Sytkowski, William B. Kannel, Ralph B. D'Agostino

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cardiovascular disease mortality risk factors public health

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This article presents research from the Framingham Heart Study, which investigated the reasons behind the decline in cardiovascular mortality over the past 30 years. The study analyzed the incidence of cardiovascular disease and death, and examined the role of risk factors and medical advances in promoting this decline. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the role of evolving risk factors and improved medical care. The findings contribute to public health efforts in prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

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The New England Journal of Medicine is produced by NEJM Group, a division of the Massachusetts Medical Society. Downloaded from nejm.org on November 26, 2024. For personal use only. No other uses without permission. Copyright © 1990 Massachusetts Medical Society. All rights r...

The New England Journal of Medicine is produced by NEJM Group, a division of the Massachusetts Medical Society. Downloaded from nejm.org on November 26, 2024. For personal use only. No other uses without permission. Copyright © 1990 Massachusetts Medical Society. All rights reserved. The New England Journal of Medicine is produced by NEJM Group, a division of the Massachusetts Medical Society. Downloaded from nejm.org on November 26, 2024. For personal use only. No other uses without permission. Copyright © 1990 Massachusetts Medical Society. All rights reserved. The New England Journal of Medicine is produced by NEJM Group, a division of the Massachusetts Medical Society. Downloaded from nejm.org on November 26, 2024. For personal use only. No other uses without permission. Copyright © 1990 Massachusetts Medical Society. All rights reserved. The New England Journal of Medicine is produced by NEJM Group, a division of the Massachusetts Medical Society. Downloaded from nejm.org on November 26, 2024. For personal use only. No other uses without permission. Copyright © 1990 Massachusetts Medical Society. All rights reserved. The New England Journal of Medicine is produced by NEJM Group, a division of the Massachusetts Medical Society. Downloaded from nejm.org on November 26, 2024. For personal use only. No other uses without permission. Copyright © 1990 Massachusetts Medical Society. All rights reserved. The New England Journal of Medicine is produced by NEJM Group, a division of the Massachusetts Medical Society. Downloaded from nejm.org on November 26, 2024. For personal use only. No other uses without permission. Copyright © 1990 Massachusetts Medical Society. All rights reserved. The New England Journal of Medicine is produced by NEJM Group, a division of the Massachusetts Medical Society. Downloaded from nejm.org on November 26, 2024. For personal use only. No other uses without permission. Copyright © 1990 Massachusetts Medical Society. All rights reserved.

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