The UK has one of the highest rates of death from heart disease in the world. One person dies every 3 minutes and strokes claim 70,000 lives every year.
Cholesterol is a type of fat (lipid) made by the body. It is essential for good health and is found in every cell in the body. However, a high cholesterol level in the blood (hyper cholesterolaemia) has been linked to various problems.
Elevated cholesterol levels are associated with increased risk of heart disease and strokes. Knowing and controlling your cholesterol level is an important step in avoiding cardiovascular disease.
Lack of exercise, smoking and being overweight add to the risk of heart disease.
Take the test
This finger prick test analyses a drop of blood. It detects levels of total cholesterol in the bloodstream. Levels below 5.2mmol/l are desirable
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