Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
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The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.
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Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
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All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.
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Certain chemicals, after ingestion, can be converted by the body into cyanide. Most of these chemicals have been removed from the market, but some old nail polish remover, solvents, and plastics manufacturing solutions can contain these substances.
