EVIDENCE THAT HEIGHT IS AN INDEPENDENT RISK FACTOR FAR CORONARY-ARTERY DISEASE (THE MANITOBA FOLLOW-UP-STUDY)

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作者
KRAHN, AD
MANFREDA, J
TATE, RB
MATHEWSON, FAL
CUDDY, TE
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[1] Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Man. R3E 0W3
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10.1016/0002-9149(94)90413-8
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
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In conclusion, height is a risk factor for CAD. A similar trend was noted for cardiovascular and total mortality. The mechanism underlying this association may involve both genetic and environmental factors. © 1994.
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