Status of Cardiovascular Health in US Adults

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Authors

Christina M. Shay · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Hongyan Ning · Harvard University

Norrina B. Allen · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Mercedes R. Carnethon · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Stephanie E. Chiuve · Harvard University

Kurt J. Greenlund · Harvard University

Martha L. Daviglus

Abstract

The low prevalence of ideal cardiovascular health behaviors in US adolescents, particularly physical activity and dietary intake, will likely contribute to a worsening prevalence of obesity, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and dysglycemia as the current US adolescent population reaches adulthood. Population-wide emphasis on establishment of ideal cardiovascular health behaviors early in life is essential for maintenance of ideal cardiovascular health throughout the lifespan.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors Nutritional Studies and Diet Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 125, Issue 1, pp. 45-56

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.111.035733

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