Higher BMI in adolescence worsens genetic risk for high blood pressure, study finds

Higher BMI in adolescence worsens genetic risk for high blood pressure, study finds

Source: News-Medical.Net

Adolescent BMI amplifies genetic risk for high blood pressure, with sex-specific differences in how BMI modifies SBP susceptibility in adulthood.

New research reveals that teens with higher BMI are more likely to experience elevated blood pressure as adults, especially if they have a genetic predisposition—underscoring the need for early weight management to reduce lifelong cardiovascular risk… [7730 chars]

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