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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
卷 19, 期 18, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811710
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cardiovascular; adverse childhood experiences; young adults; health
This study examines the association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and cardiovascular health among young adults in the United States using data from the 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). The findings suggest that young adults with a greater number of ACEs have a higher likelihood of having moderate to high cardiovascular risk. Poor mental health and cumulative disadvantage play a significant role in explaining this association. These findings highlight the importance of prevention efforts targeting cardiovascular risk in young adulthood.
Background: Heart disease is the fourth leading cause of death for young adults aged 18-34 in the United States. Recent research suggests that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) may shape cardiovascular health and its proximate antecedents. In the current study, we draw on a contemporary, national sample to examine the association between ACEs and cardiovascular health among young adults in the United States, as well as potential mediating pathways. Methods: The present study uses data from the 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to examine associations between ACEs and cardiovascular risk, as well as the role of cumulative disadvantage and poor mental health in these associations. Results: Findings indicate that young adults who have experienced a greater number of ACEs have a higher likelihood of having moderate to high cardiovascular risk compared to those who have zero or few reported ACEs. Moreover, both poor mental health and cumulative disadvantage explain a significant proportion of this association. Conclusions: The present findings suggest that young adulthood is an appropriate age for deploying prevention efforts related to cardiovascular risk, particularly for young adults reporting high levels of ACEs.
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