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Comparing the “Life's Essential 8” Scores of Older Adults Living With Cardiovascular Diseases: NHANES, 2013 to 2018

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Analysis shows declines in Life's Essential 8 scores among older adults with CVD, suggesting urgent intervention needs.

LE8 scores showed a significant decline of 11.5% in older adults with stroke, indicating worsening cardiovascular health.
In those with hypertension, the average LE8 score decreased by 4.1% between 2013 and 2018, emphasizing the risk associated with this diagnosis.
Analysis used data from NHANES, focusing on noninstitutionalized older adults (ages 65+) over five years; longitudinal results reveal concerning trends.
Findings highlight urgent prevention opportunities for older adults, particularly those suffering from heart failure and other CVD conditions.

Walker et al. (2025) studied this question.

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