Teenagers Entering Adulthood Carrying Heart Disease Risks, AHA Report Finds

The American Heart Association shows alarming trends in cardiovascular health among young adults ages 18 to 25.
Teenagers Entering Adulthood Carrying Heart Disease Risks, AHA Report Finds
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A generation once considered at the peak of health is facing a cardiovascular crisis.

New research from the American Heart Association reveals that young adults between 18 and 25 are experiencing heart-related risks at unprecedented rates, specifically because of factors such as rising obesity, increased tobacco use, and sedentary lifestyles.

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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.