CDC Survey Reveals 4 in 5 US Teenagers Fall Short of High Heart Health Scores

A recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that approximately four in five high school students in the United States have low or moderate scores across five cardiovascular health measures. The study, published in MMWR Supplements, highlights that while nicotine exposure and BMI scores were more favorable, physical activity, diet, and sleep health scores were less favorable, indicating a need for improved health behaviors in adolescents to support better cardiovascular health in adulthood.