Performance of the Reflotron in Massachusetts' Model System for Blood Cholesterol Screening Program.

The precision, accuracy, and durability of the Reflotron were evaluated by the Massachusetts Model Systems for Blood Cholesterol Screening Program. Screenings were conducted in diverse community settings over 16 months. Fingerstick samples from 10,428 individuals were tested.

Reflotron performance in a community screening program: results of the Massachusetts Model Systems for Blood Cholesterol Screening Project.

We evaluated the precision, accuracy, and durability of the Reflotron portable analyzer as part of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's Model Systems for Blood Cholesterol Screening Program. We conducted screenings in a wide variety of settings in four Massachusetts communities over a 16-month period. Fingerstick samples from 10,428 individuals were tested on the Reflotron at the screening sites.

Results of the Massachusetts Model Systems for Blood Cholesterol Screening Project.

Objective: --To evaluate the effectiveness of a model blood cholesterol screening program.

Design: --Principal components included physician education, community-based screenings, and follow-up. A lay or professional educator provided counseling and referral advice.

Report of the New England Task Force on Reducing Heart Disease and Stroke Risk.

Five years ago, a task force on reducing risk for heart disease and stroke was established by the six New England States. The task force included representatives from State public health departments, academia, the corporate sector, and voluntary organizations. This article is the final report of the task force.