Hemodynamic factors primarily impact on carotid IMT in young adults of African Ancestry in Sub-Saharan Africa

Journal of Human Hypertension 2026 Open access

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Authors: Nico T. Malan, Gavin Robert Norton, Vernice R. Peterson, Nonhlanhla H. Mthembu, Carlos D. Libhaber, Andrea Kolkenbeck‐Ruh, Grace Tade, P. Sareli, Patrick Hector Dessein, Angela J. Woodiwiss
DOI: 10.1038/s41371-026-01119-8
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Abstract

Cardiovascular events occur 20 years earlier in Sub-Saharan Africa compared to Europe. The risk factors for atherosclerosis differ between population groups and according to age. We compared the main correlates of carotid intima-media thickness (IMT, an index of atherosclerosis) in young and older adults of African ancestry. Hemodynamic (central and peripheral arterial pressures) and metabolic factors (lipids, glucose, glycated haemoglobin), smoking status and carotid IMT were determined in 573 adult Africans. In young (age

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Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention Diabetes Cardiovascular Risks and Lipoproteins Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies

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Journal / source
Journal of Human Hypertension
Volume
40
Issue
4
Pages
265–280
Publication date
7 February 2026
Language
EN