If my cholesterol is less than 200mg/dl, should I worry about heart disease?

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Latika Rajput

Registered Nurse & Midwifery08 April 2024 at 10:48

No, if your total cholesterol is less than 200 mg/dL, you generally do not need to worry too much about an increased risk of heart disease based on that cholesterol level alone. Here's a more detailed explanation:

However, other factors also influence your overall heart disease risk, such as:
- Your HDL (good) cholesterol level
- Your blood pressure
- Whether you smoke
- Your family history of heart disease
- Your age and gender

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