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The improvement in cholesterol levels among children and teens in the United States still leaves a half empty glass. There have been hopeful changes, but still 50% of Americans ages 6 to 19 have less than ideal cholesterol levels; and as many as 25% of them are in the clinically high range.
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In September 2014, the NHLBI convened a group of experts in the areas of cardiovascular risk assessment, treatment ...