The Influence of Parental Behaviours and Socioeconomic Factors on Offspring's Precursors of Atherosclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.

ABSTRACT: Parents can influence both the behaviours and cardiovascular health of their school-aged children and adolescents. Understanding these effects is essential for developing targeted interventions. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to report existing research findings on the associations between parental lifestyle behaviours, socioeconomic status (SES), and educational level (EDL) and offspring's arterial stiffness (AS) and blood pressure (BP). Following PRISMA methodology, 19 observational studies were selected from the PubMed, Scopus, and EBSCO databases. Inclusion criteria focused on age range, children's AS and BP, parental behaviours, SES, and EDL. The STROBE checklist ensured the quality and reliability of the included studies. The meta-analysis included data from three or m

SUBMITTER: Silva AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12732730 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature