Methods | Population screening. Selected for raised blood cholesterol. Randomisation by individual. |
Participants | Men only, mean age 45.2 (40-49). N=1232 |
Interventions | Diet and smoking Duration 5 years |
Outcomes | Total mortality, CHD mortality, smoking prevalence, blood cholesterol |
Notes | Reduction in smoking rates and blood cholesterol. Significant reduction in cardiovascular disease events. Concluded that advice to stop smoking and change eating habits reduces first myocardial infarctions and sudden deaths |