EDITORIAL article
Front. Public Health
Sec. Public Health Education and Promotion
Volume 13 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1602611
This article is part of the Research TopicThe Interaction of Physical Activity, Genetic and Environmental Factors on Cardiovascular HealthView all 5 articles
Editorial: Synergistic Effects of Behavioral, Genetic, and Environmental Factors on Cardiovascular Health
Provisionally accepted
- Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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The interaction of physical activity, genetic, and environmental factors on cardiovascular health Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of global mortality and loss of health life expectancy. In China, the burden is particularly heavy, with a total of 330 million CVD patients and nearly half of all deaths attributed to CVD. While genetic and environmental factors significantly contribute to CVD risk, modifiable behaviors such as physical activity (PA) offer critical opportunities for prevention. Furthermore, the interplay between lifestyle behaviors and cardiovascular health remains a critical area of public health research, particularly as populations age and occupational demands evolve. This editorial synthesizes findings from recent studies to elucidate the interplay between genetic susceptibility, environmental exposures, and behavioral factors in shaping cardiovascular outcomes, with implications for public health policy and personalized interventions. This studies collectively reveal that behavioral factors influence cardiovascular health through different pathways. Socioeconomic determinants, such as education and healthcare assess, emerge as critical moderators, highlighting the role of structural inequities. For instance, health literacy empowers individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles, while urban infrastructure can encourage PA across diverse populations.While these studies provide valuable insights, limitations include reliance on self-reported data and restricted generalizability due to population-specific focuses.Future research should incorporate objective measures (e.g., acclerometers), population-diverse cohorts, and employ longitudinal designs to validate these findings.The integration of behavioral, genetic, and environmental perspective is essential to address the growing burden of CVD. By prioritizing equitable policies and feasible interventions, societies can mitigate disparities and improve cardiovascular health across the lifespan.NZ: Writing -original draft. KY: Writing -reviewing & editing.
Keywords: Cardiovascular health, physical activity, genetic predisposition, Environmental determinants, Health Disparities, Preventive strategies
Received: 30 Mar 2025; Accepted: 10 Apr 2025.
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* Correspondence: Kuai Yu, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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