Nearly 40% of American adults have high cholesterol. High cholesterol can even affect children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 7% of U.S. children and adolescents ages 6 to 19 have high total cholesterol.

High cholesterol levels put you at greater risk of heart disease and stroke, so it’s important to know your levels, your risk factors and what to do to maintain healthy numbers. Phoebe Cardiologist Dr. Karuppiah Arunachalam explains what you need to know about cholesterol and how to maintain healthy levels.

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