PEDIATRICS Vol. 60 No. 4 October 1977, pp. 437-443
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Lipids in Schoolchildren 6 to 17 Years of Age: Upper Normal Limits

Ido deGroot M.P.H.1, John A. Morrison M.C.P.1, Kathe A. Kelly B.Sc.1, Joseph L. Raugh M.D.1, Margot J. Mellies M.D.1, Brenda K. Edwards Ph.D.1, and Charles J. Glueck M.D.1

1 Lipid Research Clinic and General Clinical Research Center, and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

As part of a multiclinic U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute study of lipid levels of Americans, the University of Cincinnati studied a total school district's population. Out of a total of 8,906 eligible students from all grades, 6 to 17 years of age, 7,337 participated (82%). After fasting for 12 hours or more, plasma cholesterol and triglyceride levels were ascertained in 6,775 children. For white and black boys and girls, normal lipid values are given by age in both fasting and casual (nonfasting) states. This study group closely resembled a normal pediatric practice populalion, so that the values established may be used as baseline data for the practicing pediatrician. Since sex, race, and age are dominant sources for variations, care must be taken in the interpretation of minor changes that occur over time in a child.

Submitted on December 24, 1976
Accepted on February 24, 1977