Early Childhood Blood Pressure as a Predictor of Long-Term Cardiovascular Risk
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A study found that elevated blood pressure at age 7 significantly increases the risk of early death from cardiovascular disease decades later, emphasizing the importance of early screening and intervention for childhood blood pressure.
Topics:health#blood-pressure#cardiovascular-disease#childhood-health#early-detection#health#long-term-risk
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