Early-life growth and later cardio-metabolic health​

Dr. Vincent Jaddoe discusses how early-life growth during the preconception, pregnancy, and early childhood, critically impacts long-term cardio-metabolic health. He highlights the lasting effects of adverse fetal exposures and poor growth on cardiovascular outcomes. Using advanced imaging techniques like MRI, Dr. Jaddoe illustrates the impact of childhood obesity on key organ systems, including the heart, liver, and brain. He emphasizes that effective prevention should begin in these early phases, targeting modifiable factors to improve cardiovascular health across the lifespan.​