Jussi Niemelä, Joel Nuotio, Tomi T Laitinen, Mika Kähönen, Nina Hutri, Terho Lehtimäki, Eero Jokinen, Päivi Tossavainen, Tomi P Laitinen, Olli J Heinonen, Terence Dwyer, Katja Pahkala, Suvi P Rovio, Jorma Viikari, Olli Raitakari, Markus Juonala
BACKGROUND: Lifestyle factors may affect cancer risk. This study aimed to identify whether American Heart Association (AHA) Ideal Cardiovascular Health (ICH) score and its individual variables in youth associate with subsequent cancer incidence. METHODS: Study comprised of participants of the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study free of cancer at analysis baseline in 1986 (n=1873). Baseline age was 12-24 years and the follow-up occurred between 1986-2018. RESULTS: Among 1873 participants (mean age 17...
April 19, 2024: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention