Cholesterol and Atherosclerosis in Children

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Cholesterol and Atherosclerosis in Children

americanheart.org

There is compelling evidence that the atherosclerotic process begins in childhood and progresses slowly into adulthood. Then it often leads to coronary heart disease, the major cause of death in the United States.

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Tags: Heart, Heart Disease, Circulatory Disorders, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Disease, Cholesterol, Disease and Condition, Children's Health

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