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Activity Number:
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28
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Type:
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Contributed
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Date/Time:
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Sunday, July 29, 2007 : 2:00 PM to 3:50 PM
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Sponsor:
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Section on Health Policy Statistics
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| Abstract - #310151 |
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Title:
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Restriction of Trans Fatty Acids in Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area: Health Benefits and Economic Impact
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Author(s):
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Joost Joost Bottenblehy and Malda Bashi and Samer Ellahham and Yasmin H. Said*+ and Edward Wegman
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Companies:
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Johns Hopkins University and Paragon Cardiovascular Foundation and Innovative Medical Institute/Paragon Cardiovascular Foundation and George Mason University and George Mason University
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Address:
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4400 University Drive - Mail Stop 682, Fairfax, VA, 22030,
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Keywords:
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partially hydrogenated oils ; economic effects ; heart disease
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Abstract:
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Scientific evidence demonstrates a clear association between increased trans fat intake and the risk of coronary heart disease. Transfatty acids are geometrical isomers of the naturally occurring cis-fatty acids. Recently the City of New York has restricted the use of all trans fatty acids in foods. The economic impact of such a restriction in the Washington, DC area is evaluated. Five possible options for restaurant owners and corporations to reduce the negative health risks of trans fatty acids are evaluated. The model includes health benefits, consumption rate, geographic and economic impact.
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