High blood pressure and cholesterol in young adulthood could lead to an increased risk of heart disease later in life, according to scientists. High blood pressure and cholesterol in young adulthood could lead to an increased risk of heart disease later in life, according to scientists. High blood pressure and cholesterol in early adulthood 'linked to heart disease'They say this is regardless of exposure to these risk factors in later life. About four in every five men and two in every three women with high blood pressure are not being treated. "Maintaining optimal levels of blood pressure and LDL cholesterol throughout young adulthood could yield substantial lifetime cardiovascular disease prevention benefits."

Source: Irish Independent July 15, 2019 18:56 UTC