American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 84, Issue 1 , Pages 31-36 , 1 July 1999

Prediction of coronary heart disease mortality in blacks and whites: pooled data from two national cohorts

  • Youlian Liao, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Youlian Liao, MD, Department of Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, 2160 South First Ave, Maywood, Illinois 60153
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  • Daniel L McGee, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois, USA
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  • Richard S Cooper, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois, USA

Received 26 October 1998 ,Revised 15 February 1999 ,Accepted 15 February 1999.

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☆ This study was supported by a grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (HL584360), Bethesda, Maryland.

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American Journal of Cardiology
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