{
  "id": 4912991,
  "title": "79% of Young Adults Show Signs of Cardiovascular, Kidney, Metabolic Issues",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/79-of-young-adults-show-signs-of-cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-01T16:28:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Healthline News",
    "slug": "healthline-news",
    "url": "https://www.healthline.com/health-news/young-adults-show-signs-cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic-issues"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Recent research reveals that approximately 79% of adults in their 20s exhibit signs of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome. This syndrome connects obesity, diabetes, kidney disease, and heart disease. Published in Circulation: Population Health and Outcomes on August 20, the study underscores the importance of early detection and intervention to mitigate long-term health risks. Researchers assessed 1,283 participants, with an average age of around 23, using the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 (LE8) cardiovascular health score. The LE8 score, ranging from 0 to 100, evaluates eight key health behaviors and factors. Participants' average LE8 score was 69.2, with higher scores indicating better cardiovascular health. Notably, arterial thickness increased with higher CKM stages, suggesting a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. While traditional cardiovascular risk calculators are not validated for those under 30, the study emphasizes the value of Life's Essential 8 in identifying early risk factors and promoting healthier lifestyles.",
  "summary": "Recent research shows that around 79% of young adults show signs of CKM. pixelfit · E+/Getty A recent study has found that around 79% of adults in their 20s already show signs of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome. CKM syndrome links obesity, diabetes, kidney disease, and heart disease. Prevention and awareness in your 20s may help lower risk and improve long-term heart and kidney…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}