Cardiometabolic Disease in Rural Southeastern Communities

Modifiable factors such as education and sleep were associated with early cardiometabolic risk in rural communities. Findings support biobehavioral models integrating metabolic, inflammatory, and behavioral indicators for early risk detection, especially in younger ages. Nurses are well-positioned to lead interdisciplinary initiatives addressing cardiometabolic risk in rural communities. Future studies should prioritize scalable prevention strategies targeting young adults before clinical disease emerges.