A new study by the American Heart Association has shown that although the majority of clinical CardioVascular Disease (specifically Coronary Artery Disease and Stroke) events occur at middle and older ages, atherosclerosis begins in childhood and cardiovascular health among adolescents aged 12 to 19 years is alarmingly poor. Cardiovascular health in adolescent males by race/ethnicity (aged 12–19 years): Cardiovascular health in adolescent females by race/ethnicity (aged 12–19 years): Shay …