Associations of Fatherhood and Race With Cardiovascular Health Among Men: Findings From the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) Study, 1985‒2022, United States.

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how fatherhood and race associate with cardiovascular health among men over the course of the CARDIA study.
• Analyzed data from the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study from 1985 to 2022.
• Investigated the cardiovascular health metrics across different racial groups and fatherhood status.
• Found significant differences in cardiovascular health among men based on race and fatherhood status.
• Identified trends showing poorer cardiovascular health in specific demographic groups.