Ideal Cardiovascular Health in Childhood and Cardiometabolic Outcomes in Adulthood

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Authors

Tomi T. Laitinen · University of Helsinki

Katja Pahkala · University of Helsinki

Costan G. Magnussen · Kuopio University Hospital

Jorma Viikari · University of Oulu

Mervi Oikonen · Vaasa Central Hospital

Leena Taittonen · University of Oulu

Vera Mikkilä ·

Abstract

The number of ideal cardiovascular health metrics present in childhood predicts subsequent cardiometabolic health in adulthood. Our findings suggest that pursuit of ideal cardiovascular health in childhood is important to prevent cardiometabolic outcomes in adulthood.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors Birth, Development, and Health Cardiac Health and Mental Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 125, Issue 16, pp. 1971-1978

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.111.073585

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