Also from Parenting, when it comes to children, most doctors skip body mass index (BMI) and other recommended tests that screen for hazards often attributed to seniors.
BMI
Who needs it? Kids age 2+
BMI
Who needs it? Kids age 2+
% docs that skip? 94%
Why important? Easiest way to spot obese kids
Why important? Easiest way to spot obese kids
Cholesterol
Kids age 2+ with risk factors (weight and family history)
87%
High blood fat levels increase risk of diabetes
Blood pressure
Age 3 and up
45%
Only 1 in 4 kids with hypertension are diagnosed.
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