Early determinants of cardiovascular risk in the young: Two Dutch cohorts

Cardiovascular disease is the major cause of death in westernized societies, responsible for 35.5% of the total mortality in The Netherlands. Part of the current decline in cardiovascular mortality has been attributed to primary prevention in adults. However, as the roots of cardiovascular disease are in early life, the possibilities for prevention in childhood may be considered. To study early cardiovascular determinants and possible prevention stategies the Atherosclerosis Risk in Young Adults (ARYA) study was designed, consisting of more than 1000 young adults of around 30 years of age sele... Mehr ...