Public awareness of the existence of inherited high cholesterol

H.W.P. van den Nieuwenhoff; I. Mesters; N.K. de Vries

doi:10.1097/01.hjr.0000239473.41379.b7

Public awareness of the existence of inherited high cholesterol

H.W.P. van den Nieuwenhoff^*, I. Mesters, N.K. de Vries

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Underdiagnosis of inherited high cholesterol (IHC) may be reduced if at-risk populations are aware of IHC existence and actively seek diagnosis. This study describes correlates of the public's IHC awareness. METHODS: Telephone interviews were conducted with 4117 Dutch adults. RESULTS: Half of the respondents were aware of IHC; however, their knowledge was superficial. Awareness was weakly predicted by family history of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and not by own CVD status. Awareness was associated with higher health-related knowledge and experiences with cholesterol testing. CONCLUSIONS: Professionals should help the public to relate their own and family CVD history to IHC.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	990-992
Journal	European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation
Volume	13
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/01.hjr.0000239473.41379.b7
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2006

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