Cardiovascular health Shapes Brain Health in a U.S. Pediatric Cohort Study
Event Description
In recognition of the American Heart Month, this presentation examines how cardiovascular health influences brain structure and cognitive development in a large U.S. pediatric cohort. Using longitudinal data, we highlight how early cardiometabolic risk factors and lifestyle behaviors shape brain health during critical developmental periods, with implications for prevention and health equity.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the relationship between cardiovascular health and brain development in children and adolescents.
2. Identify key cardiometabolic and lifestyle factors associated with pediatric brain health.
3. Discuss implications for early prevention and population health strategies.
Speaker
Augusto César F. De Moraes, PhD
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology
Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin
Moderator
Ethan Hunt, PhD
Assistant Professor in Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences
Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin
We are pleased to offer 1.0 Entry-Level CHES/MCHES® credits for this webinar! The Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living is a Designated Provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) for Certified Health Education Specialists/Master Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES/MCHES®) through The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC®).