Individual-, Family-, Community-, and Policy-Level Impact of a School-Based Cardiovascular Risk Detection Screening Program for Children in Underserved, Rural Areas: The CARDIAC Project

• Main Authors: Lesley Cottrell (Author), Collin John (Author), Emily Murphy (Author), Christa L. Lilly (Author), Susan K. Ritchie (Author), Eloise Elliott (Author), Valerie Minor (Author), William A. Neal (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The Coronary Artery Risk Detection In Appalachian Communities (CARDIAC) Project has screened more than 80,000 children (10-12 years) for cardiovascular and diabetes risk factors over the past 15 years. Simultaneous referral and intervention efforts have also contributed to the overall program impact...