Children should be screened for cholesterol, panel says
Saturday, November 12, 2011 - 01:10
in Health & Medicine
The first comprehensive guide on heart risk management in children recommends that all kids have their cholesterol checked at certain ages. Many doctors say the move is long overdue.As Americans — including even young children — continue to get fatter, their risk for heart disease is climbing too. So a panel of experts now is recommending that all kids have their cholesterol checked at least once between ages 9 and 11 and again between 17 and 21.