Cholesterol levels by age | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Cholesterol levels vary by age, weight, and sex. They typically increase over time, and people over 20 should check their cholesterol levels every 5 years.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that nearly 94 million[1] adults in the United States have high cholesterol[2]. This increases[3] a person’s risk of heart disease and stroke[4].

In this article, we look at how doctors measure cholesterol and the healthy levels at different stages of life. We also look at ways of lowering cholesterol and maintaining acceptable levels.

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance. There are two types: low-density lipoprotein (LDL)[5] and high-density lipoprotein (HDL)[6].