It is described as the silent killer for good reason. With no outward signs or symptoms, cholesterol – a waxy, fatty substance in the blood – can build up slowly, clogging arteries and leading to potentially deadly heart attacks and strokes.
As many as six out of every ten adults in the UK are thought to have abnormally high levels – and most are completely unaware of it.
It is of particular concern that prevalence has risen sharply since the pandemic, following decades of decline. This is blamed on a drop in the number of people invited for Health Checks, which measure cholesterol and are supposed to be given to everyone aged 40 to 74 every five years.
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