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  11. Association Of Ideal Cardiovascular Health In Youth With Cancer Risk In Adulthood: A Cardiovascular Risk In Young Finns Study

Association of Ideal Cardiovascular Health in Youth with Cancer Risk in Adulthood: A Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study

Jussi Niemelä1,2, Joel Nuotio2,3,4, Tomi T Laitinen3,4,5

  • 1Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland.

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention : a Publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, Cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology
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    • Background:

    • Lifestyle factors significantly influence cancer risk.
    • The American Heart Association's ideal cardiovascular health (ICH) score is a composite measure of cardiovascular wellness.
    • Investigating the association between early-life cardiovascular health and later cancer incidence is crucial for preventative strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine if the American Heart Association's ideal cardiovascular health (ICH) score in youth predicts subsequent cancer incidence.
    • To examine the relationship between individual components of the ICH score and cancer risk.
    • To identify specific lifestyle factors in youth that may mitigate cancer development.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized data from the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study, including 1,873 cancer-free participants at baseline (1986).
    • Assessed baseline ideal cardiovascular health (ICH) score and its components in adolescents and young adults (12-24 years).
    • Followed participants from 1986 to 2018 to track incident cancer cases, analyzing associations using Cox proportional hazards models.

    Main Results:

    • The overall ICH score in youth was not associated with a reduced risk of developing cancer later in life.
    • Higher levels of physical activity (PA) in youth demonstrated a significant inverse association with subsequent cancer incidence.
    • Meat consumption showed a positive association with cancer incidence, while other ICH variables like BMI, smoking, diet, cholesterol, glucose, and blood pressure were not significantly related to cancer risk.

    Conclusions:

    • Elevated physical activity levels during youth are associated with a decreased risk of developing cancer later in life.
    • The American Heart Association's ideal cardiovascular health score, as a whole, does not appear to be a predictor of future cancer risk in this cohort.
    • Promoting physical activity in childhood is essential for fostering a healthier life and potentially reducing long-term cancer incidence.