title: Overview of risk factors for coronary heart disease in black populations.
abstract: An alternative set of explanations for the Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial (MRFIT) findings will be presented to contrast with the provocative comments of Dr. Curry. In addition, some quantitative population data will be presented that suggest that even if the MRFIT findings are borne out over time, they will have relatively little impact on hypertension control programs in black populations.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American; D000368:Aged; D006332:Cardiomegaly / Q000150:complications; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality; D004232:Diuretics / Q000009:adverse effects; D004493:Education; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood; D008074:Lipoproteins / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009026:Mortality; D012306:Risk; D012737:Sex Factors; D012907:Smoking; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014481:United States; D044465:White People
chemical_list: D004232:Diuretics; D008055:Lipids; D008074:Lipoproteins