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Study Finds Hidden Artery Plaque in Adults Under 30

Study Finds Hidden Artery Plaque in Adults Under 30
1 in 13 Adults, Under The Age Of 30, Already Have Hidden Artery Plaque: Study · timesnownews.com

Researchers studied 16,808 adults in Denmark and Spain.

They were between 18 and 70 years old and had no known heart disease or related symptoms.

The researchers used detailed pictures to look at arteries in the neck, legs and heart.

They found plaque in more than half of all participants.

The study also reports that about one in 13 adults under 30 had hidden plaque.

The team also examined blood markers, health risks and pictures of the eyes.

Key facts

Project
REACT, first phase
Participants
16,808 people
Age range
18 to 70
Overall plaque finding
Plaque was found in 57.1% of participants.
Under-30 finding
The headline reports about one in 13 adults under 30 had hidden artery plaque.
Arteries examined
Carotid, femoral and coronary arteries
Other measures
Blood markers, risk factors and retinal images

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