Objectives:

To evaluate the risk of first myocardial infarction (MI) in men to male pattern baldness and other factors, including cigarette smoking, alcoholic beverage consumption, vasectomy, and body habitus (including body fat distribution.

Methods:

Cases of myocardial infarction in men under 55 were identified through the coronary care units of participating hospitals in Massachusetts and Rhode Island . Cases and controls (men admitted for other diagnoses) were interviewed in hospital for information on the exposures of interest and on risk factors for myocardial infarction. Discharge summaries were obtained for all participants.

Results:

Myocardial infarction risk increased as the extent of vertex scalp baldness increased.

Investigators:

Lynn Rosenberg, Sc.D., Principal Investigator

Source of funding:

Upjohn Pharmaceuticals

Study Period:

October 1988 - March 1990

Publications:

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