After Decades, Decreases in Heart Risk Factors Level Off

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But that the risk decreased to a much lesser extent between 1988-1994 and 1999-2004, from 7.9 percent to 7.4 percent, only a half-percent decline.

This was true in all age groups except older individuals. And the trend seemed most pronounced in women.

The study didn't address why this might be so, but Luepker said the University of Minnesota is seeing some interesting trends on campus.

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The university has seen increases in smoking rates among freshman, especially young women who want to avoid gaining the infamous "Freshman 15," Luepker said.

But the university health service has come up with an initiative to combat food intake and weight gain without cigarettes: They eliminated trays from the cafeterias.

The disposable containers "can only carry so much food," Luepker stated. And the University of Minnesota food service is now reporting a lower intake of food.

More information

The American Heart Association has more on risk factors for coronary heart disease.

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