Medically Reviewed
Dr. Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM
Preventive Medicine & Public Health Specialist
Last Reviewed: September 22, 2025
Youth who skip physical education classes have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) later in life, partly because lack of early activity leads to less healthy behaviors in mid-life. Engaging in physical education and additional physical activities during youth promotes sustained healthy habits that lower future CVD risk. This highlights the importance of encouraging consistent physical activity from an early age as a practical preventive strategy against heart disease[1].
Source: PubMed
URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40976421/?utm_source=Other&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pubmed-2&utm_content=1L1cWENBSM3Im1QGJjxyv8jO1IxZCGB4KTpFMlikldpW6NKAo_&fc=20250922080404&ff=20250922080519&v=2.18.0.post9+e462414[1]
Date: September 22, 2025
References
- Physical activity in youth and cardiovascular disease risk in later-life: Mediation by mid-life factors in a large cohort of Swedish adults. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40976421/?utm_source=Other&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pubmed-2&utm_content=1L1cWENBSM3Im1QGJjxyv8jO1IxZCGB4KTpFMlikldpW6NKAo_&fc=20250922080404&ff=20250922080519&v=2.18.0.post9+e462414 Accessed December 2, 2025
