Historical Context and Genesis of the Study The Framingham Heart Study (FHS) stands as perhaps the most enduring and impactful longitudinal cohort study in the history of medicine, conceived during a period when cardiovascular disease (CVD) rates were rapidly escalating in the United States. Following World War II, CVD had become the leading cause of […]
Introduction and Definition of Secondary Prevention Secondary prevention constitutes a critical and intermediate tier within the comprehensive framework of preventive medicine and public health strategy. Conceptually, it focuses on interventions administered after a disease process or pathological condition has begun, but significantly before it has progressed to cause irreversible damage, severe symptoms, or established handicapping […]