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A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute sheds light on the trajectory of cardiovascular health (CVH) early in life, which may contribute to CVH disparities in adulthood.

Across demographic subgroups, CVH scores begin to decline at approximately 10 years of age and appear driven by health behaviors rather than health factors.

Key health behaviors to target for improving early-life CVH include better sleep, healthier diet, and reducing smoking.

About The Study: In this cohort of 1,500 children, across demographic subgroups, the trajectory of cardiovascular health (CVH) scores began to decline at approximately age 10, associated with health behaviors rather than health factors. Statistically significant (albeit small) differences in CVH trajectory parameters by sociodemographic characteristics were also identified. This study provides insight into the trajectory of CVH early in life, which may contribute to CVH disparities in adulthood, and identified modifiable health behaviors for focused prevention efforts to optimize CVH in early life. 

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