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The Lipid Research Clinics Program

The Lipid Research Clinics Program was a major effort in the 1960s-1970s to study how fats in the blood, like cholesterol and triglycerides, affect heart disease risk. Researchers collected data from thousands of people to understand these relationships better. The program helped identify high cholesterol as a key factor in heart disease and contributed to developing guidelines for managing and reducing risk. Its findings have been fundamental in shaping modern cardiovascular health strategies, emphasizing the importance of blood lipid levels in preventing heart attacks and strokes.