PEDIATRICS Vol. 79 No. 6 June 1987, pp. 843-850
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Adult Heart Disease Prevention in Childhood: A National Survey of Pediatricians' Practices and Attitudes

Philip R. Nader MD1, Howard L. Taras MD1, James F Sallis PhD1, and Thomas L. Patterson PhD1

1 From the Child and Family Health Studies, Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego

There is controversy about the role of pediatric care givers in reducing presumed risk factors for cardiovascular diseases in children. A national mail survey of 2,000 pediatricians was designed to determine the attitudes, current practices, and knowledge among primary care pediatricians regarding these risks. The response rate was 60% (779 primary care pediatricians). Responses indicated that a majority of pediatricians take a family history of cardiovascular diseases, assess BP, recommend exercise to school-aged children, and advise patients and parents against smoking. Few pediatricians felt confident in their ability to affect change in patient life-styles. There was a relatively low level of provision of dietary advice, and most pediatricians do not measure serum cholesterol levels, except in high-risk older children. A substantial minority do not discuss smoking, even with adolescents. Practices and attitudes varied with the age of the patient. Obesity was the topic most frequently chosen for continuing medical education. Older pediatricians were most likely to advocate and practice risk reduction in children. Attitudes and reported practices also varied by gender and geographic location of the pediatrician as well as the ethnic composition of the practice. Implications for continuing medical education are discussed.

Key Words: heart disease prevention • atherosclerosis • pediatrician survey

Accepted on October 28, 1986




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