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What are some risk factors for heart disease identified by the Framingham Heart Study?

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Answer: high blood pressure, diabetes, and cigarette smoking

Explanation: It established the traditional risk factors, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and cigarette smoking for coronary heart disease. Framingham also spearheaded the study of chronic noninfectious diseases in the USA and introduced preventive medicine.

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