30-Year heart study reveals how young habits shape future health

NCT ID NCT00005130

First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study follows over 5,000 Black and White adults from age 18-30 for decades to see how their lifestyles and risk factors affect heart disease later in life. Researchers measure things like blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight to understand what leads to heart attacks, strokes, and other heart problems. The goal is to learn how to prevent heart disease by identifying early-life patterns that increase risk.

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