Early Stress Tied to Adult Hypertension, Obesity and Diabetes

Highlights:

• Childhood stress is linked to poor cardiometabolic health in adulthood including obesity, hypertension, and diabetes
• Perceived stress in youth damages vascular health, increased fat deposition, and high chance of obesity
• Stress management early in life may help prevent cardiometabolic diseases in later life

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, understanding the intricate relationship between mental well-being and physical health has become a paramount concern. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association sheds light on the enduring consequences of perceived stress in childhood, and its significant rippling effects with cardiometabolic risk factors in adulthood (1^✔).

Stress Across Time: The Long-Term Impact on Cardiometabolic Health in Young Adults

Cardiometabolic diseases, encompassing conditions such as Obesity, Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure, collectively contribute to a substantial burden of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.

It's critical to comprehend how perceived stress affects development to prevent, mitigate, or control increased cardiometabolic risk factors in young adults.

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"Our findings suggest that perceived stress patterns over time have a far-reaching effect on various cardiometabolic measures including fat distribution, vascular health, and obesity," Guo said. "This could highlight the importance of stress management as early as in adolescence as a health-protective behavior."

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