The Journal of family practice
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Comparative Study
Racial differentials in the identification of hypercholesterolemia.
African Americans have higher rates of cardiovascular disease than white Americans. To address this differential, barriers to cardiovascular risk reduction need to be identified. This study examines the association of race with the likelihood of screening for and diagnosis of hypercholesterolemia. ⋯ Our data suggest that provider behavior in diagnosing hypercholesterolemia varies by the race of the patient.