Framingham Study

The Framingham Study is a long-term research project that began in 1948 in Framingham, Massachusetts, to identify what factors increase the risk of heart disease. It tracks residents' health, lifestyle, and habits over decades to understand how variables like diet, smoking, blood pressure, and exercise influence cardiovascular health. The study has helped establish important risk factors and prevention strategies that are used worldwide today to reduce the chances of heart disease and improve overall health. Its findings continue to inform medical research and public health recommendations.