Keeping cholesterol numbers at the recommended levels is a great way to keep your heart healthy and to reduce your risk of heart disease or stroke.1
Everyone over the age of 20 should be tested at least every 5 years.2 |
Men aged 45+ and women aged 55+ should be tested every year.3 |
The following tables give you a general idea of healthy and unhealthy cholesterol numbers. Since your doctor and their staff know you and your medical history, always discuss your risks of disease and treatment with them.
Source: National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel (ATP) 3 Guidelines, 2001.
For more information, talk with your healthcare provider.
References: 1. American Heart Association. What your cholesterol levels mean. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Cholesterol/AboutCholesterol/What-Your-Cholesterol-Levels-Mean_UCM_305562_Article.jsp#.WoXr-HxMGM8. Accessed
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