Unde locuiești în tinerețe poate avea efecte asupra inimii chiar și după zeci de ani

A recent study indicates that the neighborhood where a person lives during early adulthood can significantly impact heart health decades later. Individuals exposed to unfavorable social conditions in their youth showed a higher likelihood of developing coronary artery calcification by middle age, a key indicator of early cardiovascular disease. Researchers created a new index to assess various social determinants of health at the neighborhood level, including socioeconomic conditions and access to food and exercise. The findings suggest that social environments can have lasting biological effects on cardiovascular health, particularly among people of color. These insights may enhance risk assessments and prevention strategies in clinical settings.