Favorable Cardiovascular Health, Compression of Morbidity, and Healthcare Costs

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Authors

Norrina B. Allen · Stanford Medicine

Lihui Zhao · Office of Minority Health

Lei Liu · Illinois College

Martha L. Daviglus · Office of Minority Health

Kiang Liu · University of Illinois Chicago

James F. Fries · University of Illinois Chicago

Ya‐Chen Tina Shih ·

Abstract

Individuals in favorable cardiovascular health in early middle age live a longer, healthier life free of all types of morbidity. These findings provide strong support for prevention efforts earlier in life aimed at preserving cardiovascular health and reducing the burden of disease in older ages.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors Health disparities and outcomes Cardiac Health and Mental Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 135, Issue 18, pp. 1693-1701

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.116.026252

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