title: Cholesterol screening and management in children and young adults should start early--NO!
abstract: In 2011, an expert panel from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute released recommendations for universal lipid screening and treatment of high cholesterol in children. There is no evidence that universal screening will help children lead longer, healthier lives. These recommendations will, however, fuel the epidemic of overtreatment that is currently threatening our healthcare system and our patients.
authors.forename: Alan R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Schroeder
authors.forename: Rita F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Redberg
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002648:Child; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood*; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D006937:Hypercholesterolemia / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011379:Prognosis; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents; D015415:Biomarkers; D002784:Cholesterol