Australia; International; NSW
Having high blood pressure in your teenage years could put you at risk of developing clogged arteries by middle age, especially those going to the heart, according to international and Australian research. The study used data from Sweden to show that teens with a blood pressure reading of 140/90mmHg or higher had a 10.1% risk of developing clogged arteries by middle age compared to those with normal blood pressure, whose risk was around 6.9%. The study found an elevated risk for blood pressure readings of 120/80mmHg or higher. The authors say these findings suggest that blood pressure in adolescence plays a significant role in the development of clogged heart arteries in middle age, highlighting the importance of early-life focus on blood pressure prevention strategies.
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