Cholesterol Screening in US Adults and Awareness of High Cholesterol Among Individuals With Severe Hypertriglyceridemia: National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys 2001–2008

Conclusions: Most adults in the United States have had their cholesterol checked; however, only half of those with SHTG were aware of having high cholesterol. Awareness is the first step in implementing strategies to attenuate the health risks associated with dyslipidemia.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research