Cholesterol drugs urged for children
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For the first time, the American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending that some children as young as 8 be given cholesterol-fighting drugs. It is the strongest guidance ever given on the issue by the academy, which releases its new guidelines today. The academy also recommends cholesterol testing after age 2 but no later than 10, at routine checkups. Drugs would generally be advised for children with too much LDL along with other risky conditions, including obesity and high blood pressure.
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