Why the study?
Do cardiovascular risk factors in adolescence predict adult carotid artery intima-media thickness?
Do cardiovascular risk factors in adolescence predict adult carotid artery intima-media thickness?
Exposure to cardiovascular risk factors during adolescence independently predicts structural arterial changes (increased IMT) in adulthood, emphasizing the need for early cardiovascular prevention.
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Adolescent risk profiles may flag higher adult IMT risk; leaves open whether early intervention modifies progression.
Raitakari et al. (2003) studied this question.
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