Cholesterol; Overview.(Disease/Disorder overview)

NWHRC Health Center - Cholesterol | December 12, 2006 | Copyright

High blood cholesterol is a major women's health issue. More than half of women over age 55 need to lower their blood cholesterol, and a quarter of all American women have blood cholesterol levels high enough to pose a serious risk for coronary heart disease.

Overall, an estimated 105 million American adults have total blood cholesterol levels of 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) and higher, which is above desirable levels. Of these, 42 million have levels of 240 mg/dL or higher, which is considered high risk for heart disease. This is important because ...

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