Some Environmental Aspects of Ischaemic Heart Disease

Abstract

The origins of ischaemic heart disease are obscure. The article discusses the influence of environment, heredity and diet (especially for consumption). It is then proposed that dietary deficiencies of copper may be a factor that enhances risk of the disease. The evidence for this is discussed.

Citation

Klevay, L.M. (1990), "Some Environmental Aspects of Ischaemic Heart Disease", Environmental Management and Health, Vol. 1 No. 3, pp. 9-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/09566169010004698