Cholesterol

(Data are for the U.S.)

 

• Percent of adults age 20 years and over with high serum total cholesterol (greater than or equal to 240 mg/dL): 14.1% (2007-2010)
• Mean serum total cholesterol level for adults age 20 years and over: 197 mg/dL (2007-2010)

Source: Health, United States, 2011, table 71 [PDF - 9.8 MB]

• Percent of visits to office-based physicians with cholesterol measure ordered or provided: 7.8%
• Percent of visits to office-based physicians with hyperlipidemia indicated on the medical record: 15.7%

Source: National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey: 2010 Summary Tables, tables 16, 17 [PDF - 382 KB]

 

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