The program project was renewed in 1996. Subproject 7 addresses the the problem of modifying risk in youth with high blood pressure. The subproject compares adolescents with high versus normal blood pressure in terms of fasting insulin, oral glucose tolerance, adiposity, aerobic fitness, diet, cardiac mass, autonomic reactivity, psychosocial characteristics and family medical history. Subproject 7 renewed as Subproject 1 in FY 2001 examines the long-term effects of three intervention conditions: a three month self-management intervention; a six month augmented self-management skill acquisition intervention program; and usual care. Subproject 8 renewed as Subproject 2 in FY 2001 involves behavioral intervention in post-myocardial infarction patients receiving standard pharmacological treatment or standard pharmacological treatment plus behavioral treatment including stress management, dietary supervision, and self-directed exercise.