Description
For the determination of cholesterol
Who should check their cholesterol level frequently
1. People with:
– Diabetes mellitus
– Hypertension
– Familial hypercholesterolemia (a syndrome acquired at birth due to a high level of cholesterol in the blood)
– Cardiovascular diseases at a young age (lower than 60)
2. People who:
– Smoke
– Have an unhealthy diet containing a lot of unsaturated fats
– Are obese
– Drink excessive amounts of alcohol
– Do not exercise
These people also have a high risk of cardiovascular disease. A high level of cholesterol is a known risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.
