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Weight changes and risk of ischaemic heart disease for middle aged and elderly men. An 8-year follow-up in the Copenhagen Male study.
Journal of cardiovascular risk - 1 Feb 1997
Suadicani P, Hein H O, Gyntelberg F
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BACKGROUND: Weight gain and weight loss are determined by a complex interplay of health, lifestyle and genetic factors. There is controversy concerning whether weight changes are associated with an increased risk of ischaemic heart disease (IHD). METHODS: The Copenhageri Male Study was initiated in 1970/1971. This paper presents the results of a prospective study using a baseline comprising survivors examined 15...
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