Early screening against common cholesterol condition could have huge benefits

Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH), a genetic condition that can lead to higher cholesterol levels, affects around 1 in 300 people. The earlier it is detected the better, yet paediatric screening for the disease is lacking in many places across Europe.

This article is part of our special report Toward a better screening of inherited high cholesterol in Europe

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Amalie Holmgaard Mersh and Gerardo Fortuna Euractiv 14-09-2022 19:25 5 min. read Content type:

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This article is part of our special report Toward a better screening of inherited high cholesterol in Europe.

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