Heart diseases often emerge suddenly. Even seemingly healthy individuals can suffer from unexpected heart attacks, sometimes without enough time for medical intervention, resulting in fatalities.
A recent study by Harvard’s Pilgrim Healthcare Institute suggests that precautions against heart attacks can begin as early as childhood. According to the research, it is possible to predict by the age of 10 whether someone might be prone to heart attacks later in life.
The study was conducted by the Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Institute and highlights that the age range of 10 to 15 is crucial for children. It is during this period that signs indicating a predisposition to heart disease in the future can be detected. The findings have been published in the medical journal JAMA Cardiology.
Researchers analyzed health data from over 1,500 children over a prolonged period. The study examined children aged 3 to 16, focusing on factors such as diet, physical activity, sleep patterns, BMI, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and cholesterol levels.
Upon analyzing the data, researchers found that the deterioration of heart health could begin as early as age 10. The study explains that this is typically when children start gaining more independence from parental control, leading to changes in dietary habits, such