Kids who face stress during childhood are more likely to heart patients later

Childhood stress has a significant impact on cardiovascular disease risk factors. It affects the hormonal balance, disrupts the autonomic nervous system, activates the immune system, modifies the epigenome, and influences lifestyle choices. Studies show that children exposed to severe adversity have a higher likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease later in life. The complex mechanisms by which childhood stress affects the development of cardiovascular disease risk factors have been elucidated by a multitude of studies done.