This fact sheet explains the risks of having a high blood cholesterol level and provides guidance on lowering high blood cholesterol.
This tool addresses the following topics:
National Cholesterol Education Program; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (U.S.)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (U.S.); National Institutes of Health
Disease/Condition-Related; Prevention and Wellness
Last updated: July 28, 2009.
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