Cholesterol

Learn more about blood cholesterol.

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As cholesterol (plaque) builds up in the arteries, the arteries begin to narrow

High Cholesterol Facts

Facts about high cholesterol in the United States broken out by ethnicity, race, and sex

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Cholesterol build up in arteries.

About

Learn about the two sources of cholesterol and the role that food plays.

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Risk Factors

You can’t control some risk factors for high cholesterol, such as your age or your family history.

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Preventing

By living a healthy lifestyle, you can help keep your cholesterol in a healthy range.

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