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“Father of Preventive Cardiology” Jeremiah Stamler Dies at 102
He was among the first to identify lifestyle factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease.
ABOVE: Northwestern University
“Father of Preventive Cardiology” Jeremiah Stamler Dies at 102
“Father of Preventive Cardiology” Jeremiah Stamler Dies at 102

He was among the first to identify lifestyle factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease.

He was among the first to identify lifestyle factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease.

ABOVE: Northwestern University
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