Importance Recent national data suggest there were improvements in serum lipid
concentrations among US children and adolescents between 1988 and 2010 but an
increase in or stable blood pressure (BP) during a similar period. Objective To describe the
prevalence of and trends in dyslipidemia and adverse BP among US children and
adolescents. Design The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a cross-
sectional survey. Setting Noninstitutionalized US population. Participants Children and …