Socioeconomic Status, Cardiovascular Risk Factors, and Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Young Adults The Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study - UTU Research Portal

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Socioeconomic Status, Cardiovascular Risk Factors, and Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Young Adults The Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study

Authors: Kestila P, Magnussen CG, Viikari JSA, Kahonen M, Hutri-Kahonen N, Taittonen L, Jula A, Loo BM, Pietikainen M, Jokinen E, Lehtimaki T, Kivimaki M, Juonala M, Raitakari OT

Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS

Publication year: 2012

Journal: Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology

Journal name in source: ARTERIOSCLEROSIS THROMBOSIS AND VASCULAR BIOLOGY

Journal acronym: ARTERIOSCL THROM VAS

Number in series: 3

Volume: 32

Issue: 3

First page : 815

Last page: 821

Number of pages: 7

ISSN: 1079-5642

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1161/ATVBAHA.111.241182

Abstract

Conclusion-This study shows that high education in young adults is associated with favorable cardiovascular risk factor profile and 6-year change of risk factors. Most importantly, the progression of carotid atherosclerosis was slower among individuals with higher educational level. (Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2012; 32:815-821.)