A ONE-YEAR LOOK AT THE IMPACT OF CHOLESTEROL SCREENING, EDUCATION, AND COUNSELING

During 1989 and 1990, we offered cholesterol screening in conjunction with National Medical Laboratory Week. The proportions of subjects cat egorized as hypercholesterolemic decreased in 1990 in each eligibility category except family members. Active duty subjects decreased from 3 9% to 30%, retired subjects from 60% to 55%, and civilian subjects fro m 51% to 43%. These changes were also reflected in significant decreas es in the mean cholesterol levels for retired and civilian subjects. T he data suggest a downward trend that we hope will continue with activ e screening, education, and counseling.