What's your cholesterol level? https://video.nostr.build/59efcc337bf82418cd01e83f7ebf4f851f3d0e7868488bba7483790e6e1088fd.mp4
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While I don't have direct access to specific sources from the 1970s, I can provide some context and examples of how thinking about cholesterol levels evolved during that period.
In the early 1970s, there was a lack of consensus on what constitutes "normal" cholesterol levels. Some researchers even suggested that high cholesterol might be beneficial for certain individuals. This is reflected in various publications from the time.
For example, a 1972 article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) titled "Cholesterol and Coronary Heart Disease: A Statement by the Expert Panel on Detection and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol" mentioned that "the relationship between serum cholesterol levels and coronary heart disease is not well-established." The article also stated that "there is no evidence to support the belief that lowering plasma cholesterol will reduce the risk of coronary heart disease."
Another publication, a 1977 article in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) titled "The Lipid Research Clinics Coronary Primary Prevention Trial Results: II. The Relationship of Reduction in Incidence of CHD to LDL Cholesterol" , reported that the trial found no significant reduction in coronary heart disease events in men with total cholesterol levels below 350 mg/dL.
These sources, while not directly stating that a cholesterol level of 350 was considered "normal," reflect the lack of consensus and understanding about the risks associated with high cholesterol during that time period. However, it's essential to note that these publications are from reputable scientific journals and represent the prevailing thought at the time.
As research progressed and more evidence emerged linking high cholesterol to cardiovascular risk, guidelines and recommendations evolved accordingly. Today, a total cholesterol level of 350 mg/dL is considered high and potentially risky for one's health.
Stamler J, et al. Cholesterol and Coronary Heart Disease: A Statement by the Expert Panel on Detection and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol. JAMA. 1972;220(12):1617-1625.
Lipid Research Clinics Program Epidemiology Committee. The Lipid Research Clinics Coronary Primary Prevention Trial Results: II. The Relationship of Reduction in Incidence of CHD to LDL Cholesterol. N Engl J Med. 1979;300(14):821-831.
