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Education differentials by race and ethnicity in the diagnosis and management of hypercholesterolemia: a national sample of U.S. adults (NHANES 1999–2002)

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  • Sharon Merkin
  • Arun Karlamangla
  • Eileen Crimmins
  • Susan Charette
  • Mark Hayward
  • Jung Kim
  • Brandon Koretz
  • Teresa Seeman

Abstract

Higher education significantly increased the odds of being screened for hypercholesterolemia overall and within each race/ethnic group. Education differentials were strongest for hypercholesterolemia screening, and weak or no longer apparent for subsequent steps of awareness, treatment and control. Focusing public health policy on increasing screening for individuals with low education might greatly improve their chances of preventing or mitigating morbidity related to hypercholesterolemia and subsequent cardiovascular disease. Copyright Birkhäuser Verlag, Basel 2009

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  • Sharon Merkin & Arun Karlamangla & Eileen Crimmins & Susan Charette & Mark Hayward & Jung Kim & Brandon Koretz & Teresa Seeman, 2009. "Education differentials by race and ethnicity in the diagnosis and management of hypercholesterolemia: a national sample of U.S. adults (NHANES 1999–2002)," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 54(3), pages 166-174, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:54:y:2009:i:3:p:166-174
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-008-7030-4
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