Decades-Long heart study reveals how young adult habits shape future risk
NCT ID NCT00005130
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows over 5,000 Black and White men and women from age 18-30 for many years to see how their lifestyles and health habits affect their risk of heart disease later in life. Researchers measure things like blood pressure, weight, and cholesterol to understand why some people develop heart problems and others do not. The goal is to learn how to prevent heart disease by identifying early risk factors.
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