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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Prudence Wade

High cholesterol is impacting young people too – here’s what you need to know

High cholesterol is something we tend to associated with older people – but in reality, that’s not always the case.

A greater number of younger people are being diagnosed with high cholesterol than you might think, according to new figures from the British Heart Foundation (bhf.org.uk) – 29% of 25-34-year-olds in England, and nearly half (45%) of 35-44-year-olds.

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