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Cholesterol

(Data are for U.S. for year indicated)

bullet graphicPercent of adults age 20 years and over with high serum cholesterol: 17 (2001-2004)

bullet graphicMean serum cholesterol level for adults age 20 years and over: 202 mg/dL (2001-2004)

Source: Health United States, 2007, Table 71

bullet graphicPercent of visits to office-based physicians with cholesterol measure ordered or provided: 7.8

Source: National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey: 2005 Summary, Table 18

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This page last reviewed March 12, 2008

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