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(Circulation. 1996;93:1605-1607.)
© 1996 American Heart Association, Inc.

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Task Force on Research in Epidemiology and Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases

A Revisit

Claude Lenfant, MD

From the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, Md.

Correspondence to Claude Lenfant, MD, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Building 31, Room 5A52, 31 Center Dr, MSC, 2486, Bethesda, MD 20892.

	Introduction

 
In December 1994, the executive summary of the report of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Task Force on Research in Epidemiology and Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases appeared in this column. Now, a little over a year later, I want to take the opportunity to describe our progress in implementation of the report's recommendations, which were summarized into eight priority areas. Highlighted under each area are examples of NHLBI-initiated programs either implemented or in the process of being implemented since the Task Force began its deliberations in fiscal year (FY) 1992. The programs, some of which relate to more than one priority area, are expected to provide valuable information for future epidemiology and prevention research.

	Prevention of Adverse Lifestyles and Related Risk Factors

 
The NHLBI Cholesterol Awareness Surveys were readministered in fall 1994. The public survey component was the fourth to track changes in public attitudes and practices relating to cholesterol since the inception of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP). It found that substantially more Americans have had a blood cholesterol test, have been told their cholesterol level by a healthcare provider, and know their cholesterol level than was the case 5 years ago. The companion survey of physicians found that most routinely order cholesterol tests for new patients, assess LDL and HDL levels, and initiate dietary and drug treatment at levels recommended by the NCEP. The survey also identified areas for continuing education, and its data will be used for interim evaluation of progress toward DHHS Healthy People 2000 cholesterol objectives. It is being . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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