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Deskins, Shelli; Harris, Carole V.; Bradlyn, Andrew S.; Cottrell, Lesley; Coffman, Jessica W.; Olexa, Julie; Neal, William – Journal of Rural Health, 2006
Context: West Virginians are at increased risk for heart disease. Given that the process of atherosclerosis begins in childhood, the Coronary Artery Risk Detection in Appalachian Communities Project was developed to reduce this risk by implementing a cholesterol screening program in the schools. However, participation rates have been less than…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Behavior Theories, Screening Tests, Heart Disorders