A prospective study of egg consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease in men and women
ContextReduction in egg consumption has been widely recommended to lower blood
cholesterol levels and prevent coronary heart disease (CHD). Epidemiologic studies on egg
consumption and risk of CHD are sparse. ObjectiveTo examine the association between egg
consumption and risk of CHD and stroke in men and women. Design and SettingTwo
prospective cohort studies, the Health Professionals Follow-up Study (1986-1994) and the
Nurses' Health Study (1980-1994). ParticipantsA total of 37,851 men aged 40 to 75 years at …
cholesterol levels and prevent coronary heart disease (CHD). Epidemiologic studies on egg
consumption and risk of CHD are sparse. ObjectiveTo examine the association between egg
consumption and risk of CHD and stroke in men and women. Design and SettingTwo
prospective cohort studies, the Health Professionals Follow-up Study (1986-1994) and the
Nurses' Health Study (1980-1994). ParticipantsA total of 37,851 men aged 40 to 75 years at …