How are High Cholesterol levels Clinically Determined in Children?
Health care professionals can examine cholesterol in school-age children using an easy blood test. Performing this check is particularly important when there is a strong family history of cardiovascular disease or if the child’s biological mother or father has high-cholesterol levels. The blood check finding detect whether or not a child’s cholesterol is too high. The American Academy of Pediatrics reached a decision for cholesterol testing in children. Screening is suggested for children having a family history of high cholesterol or blood fats, as well as a family history of early heart problems (age 55 or even less for males, age 65 or younger for females). Test is also recommended for children who are obese (at or above the 85th percentile), and based on other risk conditions like cigarette smoking, diabetic issues, or hypertension. An initial testing is suggested when the child is past the age of 2, but parents should not wait later than 10 years of age. If the child is under the
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