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Landmark Study Shows Heart Disease Prevention Must Start Early

A landmark study reveals that high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and smoking equally affect the progression of atherosclerosis in women and men, as well as blacks and whites. The findings confirm that adopting healthful habits early is crucial for preventing heart disease.

SourceNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute·DateJan 28, 1997