title: Cholesterol levels in general practice.
abstract: In a GP setting of 2679 patients aged over 20 years, at least one cholesterol reading was known for 529 (20%). Of 1087 lipid estimations in 10 years the average cholesterol was 6.33 (SD 1.45). All 523 were given appropriate dietary advice and 40 (18%) were also given pharmacological agent(s) as well. Of 211 patients who had more than one reading done, an overall reduction of 6.4% in cholesterol was achieved and maintained for a sustained period of 3.2 years on average.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tribe
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood*; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D002784:Cholesterol