Two studies have uncovered alarming trends in blood pressure among younger populations in the United States.
In a segment with CBS Boston anchor David Wade, health reporter Dr. Mallika Marshall discussed these findings, underscoring the growing need for comprehensive cardiovascular health initiatives targeting youth and young adults. Watch it below:
Both studies are preliminary research abstracts presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024. The meeting is in Chicago, September 5-8, 2024, and is the premier scientific exchange focused on recent advances in basic and clinical research on high blood pressure and its relationship to cardiac and kidney disease, stroke, obesity and genetics.
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