Adding to the list is one that is not cancer-related at all. For the first time, scientists have discovered a strong connection between HPV and heart problems. Specifically, people harboring HPV showed an increased risk of heart disease and coronary artery disease.
The full study results will be formally presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session on March 31, but Parade has what you need to know about this new link right now.
The study collected health data from nearly 250,000 people across seven global studies between 2011 and 2024. The dataset included information on participants' HPV status and heart health across their lifespan, with follow-ups ranging from 3 to 17 years.
Even when researchers accounted for other potential variables, such as family history of heart disease, smoking or the use of blood pressure-lowering drugs, they still observed a connection between HPV and heart disease.
According to Akinfenwa, people who are HPV-positive should regularly get their hearts checked. "This makes it important to identify non-conventional risk factors like HPV that could potentially be targeted,” he adds.
Does the HPV Vaccine Lower Heart Disease Risk?
It’s possible, but it's too soon to say for sure. First, the study did not directly examine the role of HPV vaccination in preventing heart problems. Second, while the study found some kind of association between HPV and heart disease, it does not explain how they are connected.
What to know about the HPV vaccine
Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the HPV vaccine starting at age 11 or 12. Though most American adults are not vaccinated. One study found that 6.5% of adults were fully vaccinated against HPV.
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