Cholesterol
(Data are for the U.S.)
- Percent of adults age 20 years and over with high serum cholesterol: 16% (2003-2006)
- Mean serum cholesterol level for adults age 20 years and over: 200 mg/dL (2003-2006)
Source: Health, United States, 2008, Table 72
- Percent of visits to office-based physicians with cholesterol measure ordered or provided: 7.1%
- Percent of visits to office-based physicians with comorbid hyperlipidemia indicated on the medical record: 13%
Source: National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey: 2006 Summary, Tables 15, 16
More data
- Health Data Interactive
- High Serum Total Cholesterol-An Indicator for Monitoring Cholesterol Lowering Efforts: U.S. Adults, 2005-2006
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