Elevated blood cholesterol. A risk factor for coronary heart disease.

1. The Report of the Adult Treatment Panel on the Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults is designed to provide guidance to healthcare professionals in the detection, evaluation, and treatment of adult hypercholesterolemic patients. 2. Dietary intervention, an essential part of every treatment plan, is highlighted followed by the introduction of drug treatment if the dietary intervention fails to achieve the desired results. 3. Guidelines for intervention at the worksite, including those using community resources, are discussed.