Frank E. Speizer
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the reproducibility and validity of a 61-item semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire used in a large prospective study among women. This form was… Expand
BACKGROUND
Recent studies have reported associations between particulate air pollution and daily mortality rates. Population-based, cross-sectional studies of metropolitan areas in the United States… Expand
Time-series, cross-sectional, and prospective cohort studies have observed associations between mortality and particulate air pollution but have been limited by ecologic design or small number of… Expand
American journal of respiratory and critical care…
RATIONALE
A large body of epidemiologic literature has found an association of increased fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) with acute and chronic mortality. The effect of improvements in… Expand
In several studies, many nutrients in fruits and vegetables, such as dietary fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, have been associated with reduced risk for cardiovascular disease (1-5). However, as… Expand
Whether to take hormone therapy is one of the most difficult medical decisions that healthy postmenopausal women face. The apparent coronary benefits (1) of hormone use are an important part of that… Expand
The use of a mailed, self-administered, semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire to describe past dietary intake was evaluated in 1984 among a group of 150 Boston-area women who had completed… Expand
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The rates of colon cancer in various countries are strongly correlated with the per capita consumption of red meat and animal fat and, to a lesser degree, inversely associated with the… Expand
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Melatonin shows potential oncostatic action, and light exposure during night suppresses melatonin production. There is little information, however, about the direct effect of night work on… Expand
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Metabolic studies suggest that saturated fatty acids differ in their effects on blood lipids.
OBJECTIVE
The objective was to examine the associations between intakes of individual… Expand