Caregiver and Family Factors Related to Life's Essential 8 in Young Children.

Authors

Cathleen Odar Stough, Amrik Singh Khalsa, Reid Bradley, Katlyn Garr, Sarah A Keim, Bharathi Zvara, Rebecca Andridge, Sarah E Anderson

Published in

Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners. Oct 15, 2026. Epub Oct 15, 2026.

Abstract

Promotion of cardiovascular health (CVH) during young childhood is critical for preventing later disease.
This study describes the CVH of 269 young children from an observational cohort study and examines child, caregiver, and family factors related to CVH. Child anthropometrics were measured. Parents reported on child smoking exposure, sleep, physical activity, diet, and possible CVH correlates. CVH composite scores were calculated using the American Heart Association Life's Essential 8 (LE8) framework.
The average LE8 score for the sample was in the moderate CVH range (74.8 ± 10.2). Most children had no smoking exposure (92%), met sleep recommendations (66%), and had a healthy weight (76%). Few children met recommendations for physical activity or diet. Caregiver (education, age, health) and family (household size, insurance) factors related to CVH.
CVH promotion efforts for young children should target physical activity, diet, and caregiver and family factors.

PMID:
42886090
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 16 Oct 2026.

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