Screening for high blood cholesterol. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Periodic measurement of total serum cholesterol is most important for middle-aged men, and it may also be clinically prudent in young men, women and the elderly. All patients should receive periodic counseling regarding dietary intake of fat (especially saturated fat) and cholesterol.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000517:prevention & control; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006937:Hypercholesterolemia / Q000097:blood* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012307:Risk Factors
D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents; D004041:Dietary Fats; D002784:Cholesterol