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Impact of a public cholesterol screening program.

P M Fischer1, K H Guinan, J J Burke

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta 30912.

Archives of Internal Medicine
|December 1, 1990
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Public cholesterol screening programs may not effectively reduce coronary heart disease. Many participants are older, have had prior tests, or do not follow up on elevated cholesterol results.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Public Health Interventions
  • Health Screening

Background:

  • The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) recommends physician case finding for elevated cholesterol.
  • Promotional and for-profit public cholesterol screening programs are widespread.
  • Effectiveness of public screening programs versus physician-led case finding is debated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of participants in a mall-based cholesterol screening program.
  • To assess the characteristics and follow-up compliance of individuals screened in public settings.
  • To determine the contribution of such programs to national coronary heart disease reduction efforts.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of participants in a mall-based cholesterol screening program one year post-screening.

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  • Analysis of participant demographics, prior testing history, cholesterol level recall, and understanding of risks.
  • Tracking of follow-up care adherence for individuals with elevated cholesterol levels.

    • Main Results:

    • 64% of screened individuals were unaware of their cholesterol levels prior to the event.
    • Newly screened participants were older, more likely female, and were nonsmokers, potentially representing a lower-benefit group.
    • Recall of cholesterol levels and understanding of risk were high, but only 53.7% of those advised to seek follow-up did so.
    • Follow-up rates were higher (68%) for those with very high cholesterol levels ( > 6.2 mmol/L).

    Conclusions:

    • Public cholesterol screening programs often reach individuals who may not benefit the most or have already been tested.
    • Compliance with recommended follow-up care after public screening is suboptimal.
    • Current public cholesterol screening models are unlikely to significantly advance national goals for coronary heart disease reduction.