As per new guidelines from the National Lipid Association in the journal of Clinical Lipidology, all children should be screened for high cholesterol between the ages of 9 and 11.
Children with a family history of abnormal cholesterol levels or premature cardiovascular disease should be screened as early as 2 years. Familial hyprcholesterolaemia (FH) is an inherited condition marked by high LDL cholesterol staring in childhood and increased risk of premature coronary heart disease. It is important that FH is diagnosed early because changes in diet and eating habits at young age can help reduce the effects of FH later in life. The treatment is also more effective when started early, before cholesterol deposits in blood vessels become too advanced.
From The Week Magazine
Posted by M/s Rhythm fitnes & Aerobic Centre
Children with a family history of abnormal cholesterol levels or premature cardiovascular disease should be screened as early as 2 years. Familial hyprcholesterolaemia (FH) is an inherited condition marked by high LDL cholesterol staring in childhood and increased risk of premature coronary heart disease. It is important that FH is diagnosed early because changes in diet and eating habits at young age can help reduce the effects of FH later in life. The treatment is also more effective when started early, before cholesterol deposits in blood vessels become too advanced.
From The Week Magazine
Posted by M/s Rhythm fitnes & Aerobic Centre
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