The British Regional Heart Study (BRHS) is a prospective study in middle-aged men drawn from general practices in 24 British towns, recruited in 1978-1980. It was set up to determine the factors responsible for the considerable variation in coronary heart disease, hypertension and stroke in Great Britain. It also seeks to determine the causes of these conditions in order to provide a rational basis for recommendations towards their prevention. What's new Newsletter 2008 The December 2008 newsletter which provides details of recent BRHS work is now available. Funded by British Heart Foundation Greater London House 180 Hampstead Road LONDON NW1 7AW

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