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Purpose of review <p>Pediatric hypertension is an increasingly recognized public health issue and represents a key target for preventing long-term cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Adverse childhood experiences—traumatic events related to abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction occurring before age 18—are emerging as significant risk factors for both pediatric and adult hypertension and cardiovascular disease (CVD).</p> Findings <p>While some studies report direct links between childhood adversity and cardiovascular outcomes, others suggest these associations may be mediated by the development of intermediate CVD risk factors such as obesity and mood disorders. Regardless of pathway, evidence indicates that even exposure to a single form of adversity can negatively impact cardiovascular health, with some studies demonstrating threshold and cumulative effects.</p> Summary <p>Early identification of children exposed to adversity may offer a valuable opportunity to guide targeted interventions aimed at the primary prevention of CVD.</p>

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Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Cardiovascular Health across the Lifespan

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年10月23日

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  • Ananya Mukundan,
  • Tammy M. Brady

摘要

Purpose of review

Pediatric hypertension is an increasingly recognized public health issue and represents a key target for preventing long-term cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Adverse childhood experiences—traumatic events related to abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction occurring before age 18—are emerging as significant risk factors for both pediatric and adult hypertension and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Findings

While some studies report direct links between childhood adversity and cardiovascular outcomes, others suggest these associations may be mediated by the development of intermediate CVD risk factors such as obesity and mood disorders. Regardless of pathway, evidence indicates that even exposure to a single form of adversity can negatively impact cardiovascular health, with some studies demonstrating threshold and cumulative effects.

Summary

Early identification of children exposed to adversity may offer a valuable opportunity to guide targeted interventions aimed at the primary prevention of CVD.