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The National Cholesterol Education Program: progress and prospects

J I Cleeman1, C Lenfant

  • 1National Cholesterol Education Program, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD 20892-2480, USA. cleemanj@gwgate.nhlbi.nih.gov

JAMA
|January 6, 1999
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The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) successfully reduced high blood cholesterol through education. Continued efforts are needed to address undertreatment, especially in coronary heart disease (CHD) patients.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Public Health Initiatives
  • Translational Research

Background:

  • The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has catalyzed research translation for 50 years.
  • The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) exemplifies this role, translating research into practice.
  • NCEP's success is built on scientific evidence and organizational partnerships.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of the NCEP's educational campaigns.
  • To assess progress in reducing high blood cholesterol prevalence.
  • To identify remaining challenges and future directions for cholesterol management.

Main Methods:

  • The NCEP utilized educational campaigns for healthcare professionals and the public.
  • Programmatic success was measured by observing trends in cholesterol awareness, dietary habits, serum cholesterol levels, and coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality.

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  • Analysis focused on the period since NCEP's inception in 1985.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant progress has been made in reducing high blood cholesterol prevalence over a decade.
    • Key trends include increased cholesterol awareness, decreased intake of dietary fats, lower serum cholesterol levels, and declining CHD mortality rates.
    • Despite progress, cholesterol levels remain undertreated, particularly in patients with existing CHD.

    Conclusions:

    • The NCEP has demonstrably improved clinical and public health practices regarding cholesterol management.
    • Substantial scientific and educational challenges persist, necessitating ongoing efforts.
    • Future NCEP strategies will leverage emerging science for both CHD patients and primary prevention.