Heart disease tops the list as the leading cause of death for adults worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A recent study conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine has revealed that young adults who experience feelings of depression are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) and poor heart health. The study analyzed data from over half a million individuals aged 18 to 49 and found that depression in young adulthood could be a potential predictor of CVD. These findings add to the growing body of evidence linking depression and CVD in young and middle-aged adults and suggest that the relationship between the two conditions may start at a young age.
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association revealed that young adults who reported feelings of depression or poor mental health were more likely to experience heart attacks, strokes, and other risk factors for heart disease compared to their peers with good mental health. The findings of the study underscore the importance of addressing mental health in young adults.