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jan 1, 1961 - New event

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Cholesterol level, blood pressure, and electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities are found to increase the risk of heart disease. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is established as a charitable organization in order to fund research into cardiovascular disease. American scientist Ancel Keys discovered that heart disease is rare in diet low in saturated fat.

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jan 1, 1961
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~ 65 years ago