Key result
Bereavement is linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk, amplified by partner or sibling loss during COVID-19.
Why the study?
Does bereavement increase the risk of cardiovascular disease before and during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Cohort
Does bereavement increase the risk of cardiovascular disease before and during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Bereavement is associated with heightened cardiovascular vulnerability, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for targeted clinical monitoring.
In this cohort study, bereavement was associated with increased CVD risk both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, a stronger association for partner or sibling loss was noted during the pandemic. These findings suggest that bereavement may be a period of heightened cardiovascular vulnerability, underscoring the importance of targeted clinical monitoring and preventive care for bereaved individuals.
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Yang et al. (2026) conducted a cohort in Cardiovascular Disease. Bereavement was evaluated on Cardiovascular disease risk. Bereavement was associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a stronger association for partner or sibling loss during the pandemic.
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