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Cholesterol screening in pediatric practice.

D C Goff1, G A Donker, J D Ragan

  • 1Epidemiology Research Center, University of Texas Health Science Center, School of Public Health, Houston.

Pediatrics
|August 11, 1991
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Pediatric cholesterol screening using a portable analyzer is practical. Siblings of children with high cholesterol should be prioritized for screening due to genetic links.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric cardiology
  • Clinical lipidology
  • Preventive medicine

Background:

  • Childhood hypercholesterolemia poses long-term cardiovascular risks.
  • Early detection and intervention are crucial for managing pediatric lipid disorders.
  • Implementing cholesterol screening in pediatric practices requires practical tools and clear criteria.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and utility of a portable cholesterol analyzer in a pediatric group practice.
  • To establish age- and sex-specific cholesterol percentile values in a pediatric population.
  • To assess the familial aggregation of high cholesterol levels in siblings.

Main Methods:

  • A portable cholesterol analyzer was used for screening 1665 children and adolescents over 12 months.

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  • Cholesterol levels were analyzed, and 50th and 90th percentile values were determined for a subgroup.
  • Analysis of 398 sibling pairs investigated the concordance of cholesterol levels relative to age- and sex-specific percentiles.

    • Main Results:

    • Overall 90th percentile cholesterol was 197 mg/dL, with significant variations by age and sex.
    • Cholesterol levels showed distinct patterns related to early adolescence, differing between girls and boys.
    • Sibling pairs with both members exceeding the 90th percentile were found 2.4 times more frequently than expected (P=.029).

    Conclusions:

    • Office-based cholesterol screening in pediatric settings is practical and potentially beneficial.
    • Age- and sex-specific reference values are essential for accurate pediatric cholesterol screening.
    • Screening siblings of children identified with high cholesterol is strongly recommended due to familial aggregation.