Genetic and Epidemiologic Studies in Cholesterol Metabolism: Contributions of a Prepaid Medical Care Program
- 1 August 1956
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Public Health Association in American Journal of Public Health and the Nations Health
- Vol. 46 (8) , 966-969
- https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.46.8.966
Abstract
The genetic and epidemiologic factors involved in hyper-cholesteremia, and their possible relationship to coronary artery disease, are receiving increasing attention. A preliminary report upon an investigation of these factors among a group of "normal" persons insured in a prepaid medical care plan is given.Keywords
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