Key result
Childhood hyperactivity is linked to increased adult carotid intima-media thickness, predominantly in women.
Why the study?
The ability of childhood temperament to predict carotid artery intima media thickness and its risk factors in adulthood over 21 years was investigated.
Does childhood hyperactivity predict carotid artery intima media thickness and cardiovascular risk factors in adulthood?
Cohort (n=708)
Does childhood hyperactivity predict carotid artery intima media thickness and cardiovascular risk factors in adulthood?
Childhood hyperactivity independently predicts increased carotid intima-media thickness in adult women 21 years later, suggesting early behavioral traits may influence long-term cardiovascular risk.
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Childhood hyperactivity may mark higher adult atherosclerosis risk in women; leaves open causal mechanisms and intervention effects.
Keltikangas‐Järvinen et al. (2006) conducted a cohort in Carotid artery intima media thickness (n=708). Childhood hyperactivity and temperament was evaluated on Carotid artery intima media thickness (IMT) and risk factors in adulthood. Childhood hyperactivity predicted adulthood carotid artery intima media thickness in women after adjustment for atherosclerosis risk factors, with hyperactivity posing a greater risk for girls.
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