Long-term Intake of Dietary Fiber and Decreased Risk of Coronary Heart Disease Among Women

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2 June 1999

journal article
research article
Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA

Vol. 281 (21) , 1998-2004
https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.281.21.1998

Abstract

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death among women.¹^-4 Epidemiological studies of men suggest that dietary fiber or foods rich in fiber, especially from cereal products, protect against CHD⁵^-17 but data on women are sparse.¹⁸^-20

Keywords

CORONARY HEART DISEASE
CEREALS
DIET
DIETARY FIBER

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