A study in the May 7 issue of iJAMA/i, a theme issue on child health, says that only about 3 percent are having their cholesterol tested during health visits, although some guidelines recommend lipid screening for children and adolescents of certain ages. This issue is being released early to coincide with the Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting. Abnormal lipid values occur in 1 in 5 U.S. children and adolescents, and are associated with ...Sunday, 4 May 2014
Rate of Cholesterol Testing Remains Low in Children and Adolescents
A study in the May 7 issue of iJAMA/i, a theme issue on child health, says that only about 3 percent are having their cholesterol tested during health visits, although some guidelines recommend lipid screening for children and adolescents of certain ages. This issue is being released early to coincide with the Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting. Abnormal lipid values occur in 1 in 5 U.S. children and adolescents, and are associated with ...
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