In the late 1980s two meta-analyses reported significantly lower pooled odd ratios for cardiovascular death (0.75 and 0.78).
"I think these aggressive approaches are likely to prevent substantial numbers of cardiovascular deaths and events, but we have to be alert for side effects."
Viagra, although generally considered to be a safe drug, has been linked to sudden cardiovascular death during sexual activity among elderly or otherwise infirm men.
At the same time, cardiovascular deaths and disease have increased at a fast rate in low- and middle-income countries.
Studies of cardiovascular risk factors show much larger trends than those with cardiovascular deaths.
It's the third most common cause of cardiovascular death in the country.
They concluded there was not enough evidence to say whether the reduced salt had an effect on cardiovascular deaths in the other participants.
In fact, recent studies show that light to moderate drinking can reduce your risk of cardiovascular death.
"The intriguing question," the authors of this study wrote, "is how low optimism may lead to cardiovascular death."
The father's poor food supply and the mother's good food supply were associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular death.