Cholesterol levels by age: Differences and recommendations
Written by Jenna FletcherReviewed by Deborah Weatherspoon, PhD, MSN, CRNA, COI
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Last reviewed: Mon 20 February 2017
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Cholesterol levels vary by age, weight, and gender. Over time, a person's body tends to produce more cholesterol, meaning that all adults should check their cholesterol levels regularly, ideally about every 4 to 6 years.
Cholesterol is measured in three categories:
total cholesterol
LDL, or 'bad cholesterol"
HDL, or 'good cholesterol"
The struggle for most people is balancing these levels. While total and LDL cholesterol levels should be kept low, having more HDL cholesterol can offer some protection against a person developing heart-related illnesses including heart attacks and strokes.
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