Adherence with lipid screening guidelines in standard- and high-risk children and adolescents.

ABSTRACT: Because atherosclerosis begins in childhood, universal lipid screening is recommended with special attention to conditions predisposing to early atherosclerosis. Data about real-world penetration of these guidelines is not available.

Methods

Retrospective cohort study using MarketScan® commercial and Medicaid insurance claims databases, a geographically representative sample of U.S. children. Subjects who passed through the 9- to 11-year window and had continuous insurance coverage between 1/1/2013 and 12/31/2016 were studied. Multivariable models were calculated, evaluating the association between other patient factors and the likelihood of screening. The primary hypothesis was that screening rates would be low, but that high-risk conditions would be associated with a higher likeli

SUBMITTER: Berger JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7854880 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature