High Cholesterol Risks
A lot of people don’t take the risks of High cholesterol very seriously. After all, one out of six people have High cholesterol. A staggering 50% of Americans have levels above the suggested limit. Could something so common really be a serious health risk?

Unfortunately, yes. Cholesterol is a direct contributor to cardiovascular disease, which can lead to strokes and heart attacks.

“Despite all of the amazing medicines and treatments we have, cardiovascular disease is still the number one cause of death and illness in our society,” says Laurence S. Sperling, MD, director of preventive cardiology at the Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga.

The World Health Organization estimates that almost 20% of all strokes and over 50% of all heart attacks can be linked to High cholesterol.

But if you’ve been diagnosed with High cholesterol, don’t despair. The good news is that High cholesterol is one risk factor for strokes and heart attacks that you can change. You just need to take action now, before your High cholesterol results in more serious disease.