Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Childhood and Carotid Artery Intima-Media Thickness in Adulthood

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Authors

Olli T. Raitakari · University of Turku

Markus Juonala · Turku PET Centre

Mika Kähönen · Turku PET Centre

Leena Taittonen · Tampere University

Tomi Laitinen · Kuopio University Hospital

Noora Mäki-Torkko · Kuopio University Hospital

Mikko J. Järvisalo ·

Abstract

Risk factor profile assessed in 12- to 18-year-old adolescents predicts adult common carotid artery IMT independently of contemporaneous risk factors. These findings suggest that exposure to cardiovascular risk factors early in life may induce changes in arteries that contribute to the development of atherosclerosis.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Nutritional Studies and Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 290, Issue 17, pp. 2277-2277

DOI: 10.1001/jama.290.17.2277

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