Hypercholesterolemia: The Role of Schools in Cholesterol Screening.

Price, James H.; Casler, Suzanne M.

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ERIC Number: EJ551344

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1997

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Hypercholesterolemia: The Role of Schools in Cholesterol Screening.

Price, James H.; Casler, Suzanne M.

Journal of Health Education, v28 n3 p171-77 May-Jun 1997

Examines the prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors among children and adolescents, the pros and cons of cholesterol screening among youth, cholesterol assessments of at-risk youth, and the role of schools in cholesterol education and screening (focusing on comprehensive school health education and services). (SM)

Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Comprehensive School Health Education, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Promotion, Heart Disorders, Public Health, School Health Services, School Role, Screening Tests, Secondary School Students

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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