Key result
A high Life's Simple 7 score was associated with a 48% lower risk of total stroke compared to a low score among middle-aged Finnish men (HR 0.52; 95% CI 0.32-0.86).
Why the study?
Population-wide preventive measures are important for reducing stroke burden, prompting investigation into the association between the AHA Life's Simple 7 score and stroke risk in men.
Does a higher AHA Life's Simple 7 score reduce the risk of stroke in middle-aged men?
Population
2520 men aged 42-60 years without a history of stroke in Finland
Comparison
High (5-7) vs medium (3-4) vs low (0-2) ideal LS7 metrics
Design
Prospective population-based cohort study
Follow-up
Median 26 years
Authors
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May inform stroke risk stratification in men; leaves open whether LS7-targeted interventions reduce incidence.
Cohort (n=2,520)
Does a higher AHA Life's Simple 7 score reduce the risk of stroke in middle-aged men?
Hazard Ratio: 0.52 (95% CI 0.32–0.86)
Higher adherence to the AHA Life's Simple 7 cardiovascular health metrics is associated with a significantly lower long-term risk of total and ischemic stroke in middle-aged men.
Isiozor et al. (2021) conducted a cohort in Stroke (n=2,520). High Life's Simple 7 (LS7) score vs. Low LS7 score was evaluated on Total stroke (HR 0.52, 95% CI 0.32-0.86). A high Life's Simple 7 score was associated with a 48% lower risk of total stroke compared to a low score among middle-aged Finnish men (HR 0.52; 95% CI 0.32-0.86).
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