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Heart disease may start in the womb, new study finds
Researchers found 10% of offspring exposed to pregnancy hypertension showed higher BMI, blood pressure and early artery damage by age 22.
- A recent study published in JAMA Network Open suggests poorer cardiovascular health in offspring of mothers who experienced adverse pregnancy outcomes, linking in-utero conditions to long-term heart disease risk.
- Researchers at Northwestern Medicine evaluated 1,333 mother-child pairs from the Future of Families and Child Well-Being Study, assessing cardiovascular health at approximately 22 years of age to identify long-term in-utero effects.
- Offspring exposed to HDP exhibited higher BMI , elevated blood pressure , and thicker artery walls , changes researchers equate to three to five years of additional vascular aging.
- Lead researcher Nilay Shah noted that the child's exposure to these conditions while in utero may influence heart health decades later, calling the discovery "most surprising."
- Shah encourages parents to prioritize heart-healthy behaviors, noting that "what children learn in childhood sets the stage for their health across their lives.
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Western Morning NewsHeart disease risk may start as early as in the womb
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in America, resulting in nearly 920,000 deaths a year
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