The findings show that blood pressure changes are already present in a young population, traditionally considered to be at low risk, reinforcing the need for early surveillance and supporting the importance of preventive strategies and lifestyle interventions from youth.
BACKGROUND
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of global mortality, with a rapidly increasing burden in low- and middle-income countries, including India. Early-life exposure to modifiable risk factors significantly contributes to the development of atherosclerosis and future cardiovascular events. Medical st...
Narayanapurapu Naga Jyothsna Devi, B. S. Teja, Mandava Geetha Sai et al.· Annals of African medicine· 0 citations
BACKGROUND
Hypertension is increasingly reported among young adults, particularly medical students exposed to chronic academic stress and unhealthy lifestyle habits, which may increase long-term cardiovascular risk.
AIM
The aim is to assess the association between perceived stress, lifestyle factors, and blood pressu...
J. Suthar, K. Mitra, Melishia Lancy Sequeira· Annals of African medicine· 0 citations
Introduction Medical students are exposed to chronic stress, unhealthy lifestyle habits, and emerging cardiometabolic risks, which are usually related to their nutritional status and quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to assess the relationship between overweight or obesity, elevated blood pressure, and QoL among...
Iwona Zieleń-Zynek, S. Szemik, Małgorzata Kowalska· Frontiers in Public Health· 0 citations
Medical students, as future healthcare professionals, should model healthy lifestyle behaviors. However, their own practices and health profiles often fall short of optimal standards. This study assessed anthropometric measures, lifestyle habits, and clinical risk factors for non-communicable diseases among Kurdish...
Salm Mohammed, Shadan Khdher, Chro Bakr et al.· Journal of Education and Hea...· 0 citations
Prehypertension is prevalent among nursing students, particularly among males and those who are overweight, and regular blood pressure screening and early lifestyle interventions should be emphasized in the university setting to reduce the risk of progression to hypertension.
M. Ma, M. Mai, Thị Lê et al.· VNUHCM Journal of Health Sci...· 0 citations
It is highlighted that early cardiac remodeling was already present in asymptomatic children, emphasizing the need for early interventions, including weight management and lifestyle modifications, to reduce hypertension and future cardiovascular risk.
Mona Kamel, S. El-Saiedi, Ayman Elsayed Shafei et al.· Italian Journal of Pediatric...· 0 citations
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