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

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