Studying Cardiovascular Health in children and adolescents throughout lifecourse and in different world regions

Structural and social inequalities can hinder children from reaching their full potential, perpetuating cycles of poor health, premature death, and disadvantage. Even in high-income countries, health inequalities persist, with less advantaged children experiencing worse health outcomes. These disparities often last throughout life and may even be passed on to future generations, denying many children their right to equal opportunities. Understanding how unequal social structures influence the cardiovascular health of children is critical to breaking this cycle.

PROGRAMME

– Chairs: Sílvia Fraga, ISPUP – Portugal and Ana Henriques, ISPUP – Portugal

14h00 Early life determinants of cardiovascular health: Insights from ExAMIN Youth SA.

– Ruan Kruger, North-West University – South Africa

14h30 Societal determinants of cardiovascular health across the life course in low and middle-income countries

– Kavita Singh, Heidelberg University – Germany

15h00 The role of survival analysis in socioeconomic studies: how can we measure the impact of poverty on health?

– Ana Lopez-Cheda, University of Coruña – Spain

15h30 Discussion

16h00 Closing remarks

16h15 Coffee-break