Getting Ahead of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: Prevention Early in the Life Course

While atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) manifests primarily in adulthood, its risk factors associated with arteriosclerosis emerge early in life. Maintaining ideal cardiovascular health (CVH), defined as the presence of four favorable health behaviors (smoking, diet, physical activity, BMI) and three health factors (cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure), can mitigate CVD morbidity and mortality.

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