00:00At age 50, these five factors could cut a decade from your lifespan.
00:05Obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, and high blood pressure in midlife can reduce lifespan by a decade.
00:13Modifying these factors, especially quitting smoking and lowering blood pressure, extends life significantly.
00:20The study suggests lifestyle changes at 50 can lower health risks.
00:25Doctors advise exams for cardiovascular risk prediction.
00:28Data from 2 million people in 39 countries informs predictions up to age 90.
00:36Lifetime cardiovascular disease risk is 21% for men and 13% for women, increasing to 38% in men and 24% in women with five midlife risks, causing earlier onset.
00:52Addressing midlife health risks like smoking and high blood pressure can significantly extend life.
00:59Quitting smoking adds 2.4 years for men and 2.1 years for women.
01:05Addressing all five risks potentially adds five years to the lifespan.
01:10The study faced challenges in adjusting cardiovascular risk data due to global variations requiring harmonization.
01:18This explains why five midlife risks accounted for only 50%, unlike previous studies showing higher figures.
01:28Researchers recommend targeting specific risk factors, especially smoking and high blood pressure, for lifestyle intervention, as these are prevalent in Germany.
01:37Holger Thiela emphasizes that a national cardiovascular strategy with prevention and early detection is essential.
01:46Addressing midlife health risks can extend life significantly, postponing cardiovascular disease and reducing premature death risk.
01:54Focused lifestyle changes may be the most crucial investment for a longer and healthier future.
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