Cholesterol Testing in Young Adults

Abstract

teed assistance at state-supported colleges.These prescriptions would require greater expenditures in the recommended areas. At issue is whether we want to pay now or pay later. We can pay more for strategies that make an investment in our children's health and future, or we can continue to pay for costly intervention and treatment of pre¬ ventable problems. Our greatest chance of improving the health status of our adolescents lies in early and ongoing protection and promo¬ tion of their health and development. As a society, we must value our children enough to make a universal commitment to their future. With a consensus of values and a collaboration of effort, we can assist our adolescents in making a successful transition to adulthood.