High levels of the blood fat are linked with cardiovascular disease, the world's biggest killer.
Drug treatment is not required for all patients with high cholesterol. Lifestyle measures like taking regular physical activity and eating a healthy diet, as well as giving up smoking, can help prevent heart disease and stroke.
The report of the World Health Organization says too few people are put on cholesterol-lowering drugs.
Despite this facts, effective medication coverage for control of high cholesterol remains disappointingly low."
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