New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that young adults who experienced higher stress levels from their teenage years to adulthood are more likely to develop cardiometabolic risk factors such as high blood pressure and obesity.
Cardiometabolic risk factors, including obesity, Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure, are significant contributors to cardiovascular disease. The study emphasises the long-reaching effects of perceived stress on various cardiometabolic measures, including fat distribution and vascular health.
What proactive measures do you think individuals, healthcare providers, and communities could take to address and manage stress in adolescents?