Cardiovascular health Shapes Brain Health in a U.S. Pediatric Cohort Study
Speaker: Augusto César F. De Moraes, PhD, MS, BS & Ethan Hunt, MPH, PhD
Length: 34.52 minutes
In recognition of American Heart Month, this presentation examines how cardiovascular health influences brain structure and cognitive development in a large U.S. pediatric cohort. Using longitudinal data, Dr. De Moraes highlights how early cardiometabolic risk factors and lifestyle behaviors shape brain health during critical developmental periods, with implications for prevention and health equity.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the relationship between cardiovascular health and brain development in children and adolescents.
- Identify key cardiometabolic and lifestyle factors associated with pediatric brain health.
- Discuss implications for early prevention and population health strategies
