Author ORCID Identifier
Elizabeth Moxley 0000-0002-0929-4717
Alt Title
Cardiovascular risk in young adults
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
Abstract
Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) impacts 50% of U.S. adults although few studies evaluate young adults’ cardiovascular disease risk. Early identification of cardiovascular disease risk may mitigate increased adulthood incidence. We analyzed (CVD) risk factors and their association with cardiovascular fitness (V˙ O2max) to devise effective strategies to improve cardiovascular health across the lifespan. Methods: A cross-sectional study evaluated the effect of a single bout of aerobic exercise on cardiovascular disease risk factors in adults aged 18 to 36 years. Glycemic control (HbA1C), cardiovascular fitness (V˙ O2max), percent body fat, lean body mass, waist circumference, and body mass index (BMI) were analyzed using correlation analysis and multiple linear regression. Results: Statistically significant relationships were observed between percent body fat (r=0.83, p < 0.001) and BMI, and waist circumference (r=0.83, p
First Page
1
Last Page
14
Publication Date
2-20-2024
Recommended Citation
Moxley E, Conrad M, Habtezgi D, et al. Associations Between Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease in Young Adults. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 2024;0(0). doi:10.1177/15598276241233253
Original Citation
Moxley E, Conrad M, Habtezgi D, et al. Associations Between Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease in Young Adults. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 2024;0(0). doi:10.1177/15598276241233253
Department
School of Nursing
Sponsorship
Joan E Wood Award
