Status of Cardiovascular Health in US Adults and Children Using the American Heart Association’s New “Life’s Essential 8” Metrics: Prevalence Estimates From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2013 Through 2018

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Authors

Donald M. Lloyd‐Jones · Northwestern University

Hongyan Ning · Northwestern University

Darwin R. Labarthe · Northwestern University

LaPrincess C. Brewer · Mayo Clinic

Garima Sharma · Johns Hopkins University

Wayne D. Rosamond · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Randi E. Foraker

Abstract

The new Life's Essential 8 score helps identify large group and individual differences in CVH. Overall CVH in the US population remains well below optimal levels and there are both broad and targeted opportunities to monitor, preserve, and improve CVH across the life course in individuals and the population.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors Cardiac Health and Mental Health Nutritional Studies and Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 146, Issue 11, pp. 822-835

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.122.060911

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