Family History Fails to Detect the Majority of Children with High Capillary Blood Total Cholesterol.

Davidson, Dennis M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ426442

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391

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Family History Fails to Detect the Majority of Children with High Capillary Blood Total Cholesterol.

Davidson, Dennis M.; And Others

Journal of School Health, v61 n2 p75-80 Feb 1991

To examine the predictive value of family history in detecting children with high blood cholesterol, finger-stick screening was done in children (n=1,118) ages 9-10 with parental and grandparental history of cardiovascular disease and risk factors. Findings showed that screening only children with positive family histories will leave most problems undetected. (SM)

Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Eating Habits, Elementary School Students, Ethnic Groups, Exercise, Family Health, Family History, Grade 4, Minority Groups, Predictive Measurement, Predictive Validity, School Health Services, School Role, Screening Tests

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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