Low rate of cholesterol testing for children, adolescents
Sunday, May 4, 2014 - 18:01
in Health & Medicine
Although some guidelines recommend lipid screening for children and adolescents of certain ages, data indicate that only about 3 percent are having their cholesterol tested during health visits, according to a study. Abnormal lipid values occur in 1 in 5 U.S. children and adolescents, and are associated with cardiovascular disease in adulthood.