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Cholesterol Screening and Management in Children and Young Adults Should Start Early—NO!

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https://doi.org/10.1002/clc.22075
Abstract

In 2011, an expert panel from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute released recommendations for universal lipid screening and treatment of high cholesterol in children. There is no evidence that universal screening will help children lead longer, healthier lives. These recommendations will, however, fuel the epidemic of overtreatment that is currently threatening our healthcare system and our patients.

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