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Canada urges cholesterol screening for kids 2–10 to catch inherited high cholesterol early and prevent heart disease.
The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends universal cholesterol screening for children aged 2 to 10 to detect familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic condition affecting about one in 300 people that raises heart disease and stroke risk.
Early detection through blood tests, even during routine visits, can lead to timely treatment with lifestyle changes or statins starting at age eight, helping prevent cardiovascular disease later in life.
Without screening, up to 95% of cases may go undiagnosed.
The guidance aims to expand detection beyond current U.S. recommendations and reduce preventable heart disease.
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Canadá insta a la detección del colesterol en los niños para detectar temprano el colesterol alto heredado y prevenir las enfermedades cardíacas.