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Early Diagnosis Impact on Disease Prevalence and Prevention
Late diagnosis in adults significantly impacts the prevalence of conditions like heart failure, heart disease, stroke, and heart attack. For instance, 90% of people with familial FH are unaware of having it, which underscores the importance of early diagnosis. Furthermore, factors like maternal preeclampsia and gestational hypertension can influence the vascular health of the fetus, impacting the child's risk of developing hypertension later. Hence, focusing on primordial prevention, including understanding disease origins and risk factors, is crucial in healthcare.