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Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Childhood

  • Lipid Abnormalities and Cardiovascular Prevention (G De Backer, Section Editor)
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Purpose of Review

Atherosclerotic-CVD processes begin early in life and are influenced over the life course by interaction of genetic and potential modifiable risk factors, behaviors, and environmental exposures. The purpose of this review is to highlight importance of primordial and primary prevention beginning early in the life course.

Recent Findings

Evidence-based guidelines and recommendations for primordial and primary prevention support importance of individual/clinical and population-based approaches to CVD prevention beginning early in life with goal of reducing the risk and burden of CVD.

Summary

Substantial evidence supports the individual and societal benefits of prevention of CVD and promotion of optimal cardiovascular health beginning early in life and extending across the life course and the need for additional research to guide and inform practices and policies enabling optimal cardiovascular health for all.

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  1. Department of Nursing, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Quinn Building-Second Floor, Boston, MA, 02125-3393, USA

    Laura L. Hayman

  2. Division of Preventive & Behavioral Medicine, Department of Population & Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA

    Laura L. Hayman

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Hayman, L.L. Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Childhood. Curr Cardiol Rep 22, 86 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-020-01332-y

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