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The Rise and Fall of Ischemic Heart Disease

Reuel A. Stallones
- 01 Nov 1980 - 
- Vol. 243, Iss: 5, pp 53-59
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The author examines trends in the incidence of ischemic heart disease in the United States between 1900 and 1980 and investigates the relationship between risk of ischemic heart disease and hypertension physical activity serum cholesterol and cigarette smoking.
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The author examines trends in the incidence of ischemic heart disease in the United States between 1900 and 1980. Information on mortality rates is provided according to sex age group and geographic distribution. The relationship between risk of ischemic heart disease and hypertension physical activity serum cholesterol and cigarette smoking is investigated (ANNOTATION)

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