Summaries of Published Findings

Early adult risk factor levels and subsequent coronary artery calcification

  • Early Adult Risk Factor Levels Predict Heart Disease
  • Loria C, Liu K, Lewis C, Hulley S, Sidney S, Schreiner P, Williams OD, Bild D, Detrano R.  Early adult risk factor levels and subsequent coronary artery calcification: The CARDIA Study.  Journal of American College of Cardiology.  2007;49:2013-20.

Maintaining a high physical activity level over 20 years and weight gain

The Weight of the Nation

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This HBO documentary series features several NIH-funded clinical studies that have formed the basis of scientific evidence on the causes and consequences of being overweight or obese, including the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study, and Bogalusa Heart Study.  (Click on the image to watch.)