Cardiometabolic Risk Trajectory Among Older Americans: Findings From the Health and Retirement Study.
Qiao WuJennifer A AilshireJung Ki KimEileen M CrimminsPublished in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2022)
The relatively constant total CMR level over 8 years occurred because some indicators improved with age while some deteriorated in this period. Medication use contributed to the improvement in blood pressure, resting heart rate, and total cholesterol.