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Interaction of apolipoprotein E genotype with smoking and physical inactivity on coronary heart disease risk in men and women.
Atherosclerosis - 1 Feb 2012
Gustavsson Jaana, Mehlig Kirsten, Leander Karin, Strandhagen Elisabeth, Björck Lena, Thelle Dag S, Lissner Lauren, Blennow Kaj, Zetterberg Henrik, Nyberg Fredrik
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Apolipoprotein E genotype (APOE) polymorphism affects lipid levels and coronary heart disease (CHD) risk. However, these associations may be modified by lifestyle factors. Therefore, we studied whether smoking, physical inactivity or overweight interact with APOE on cholesterol levels and CHD risk. METHODS: Combining two Swedish case-control studies yielded 1735 CHD cases and 4654 population controls...
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