Does cumulative exposure to elevated blood pressure and LDL cholesterol during young adulthood increase cardiovascular disease risk in later life?
Elevated blood pressure and LDL cholesterol during young adulthood independently increase the risk of cardiovascular events later in life, emphasizing the importance of early risk factor screening and management.
Cumulative young adult exposures to elevated systolic BP, diastolic BP and LDL were associated with increased CVD risks in later life, independent of later adult exposures.
Zhang et al. (Mon,) studied this question.