Prevalence of Abnormal Lipids in 12-19 Year Olds

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Prevalence of Abnormal Lipid Levels Among Youths — United States, 1999–2006

In 1999–2006, 20.3% of youths aged 12–19 years had abnormal lipids. A total of 32% were overweight or obese, making them eligible for lipid screening under American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines based solely on their BMI.

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