New Results from Cholesterol Counts Show Most Americans Polled Do Not Know Their Bad Cholesterol (LDL-C) Levels

Despite the fact that high LDL-C (bad cholesterol) is a critical heart health factor for adults, 71 percent of Americans surveyed (n=2,033) are not sure of or do not recall their LDL-C (bad cholesterol) levels, according to the initial results from the Cholesterol Counts Poll released today during American Heart Month. Because high levels of bad cholesterol can contribute to cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke, knowing levels and talking to a doctor are important to help manage cholesterol and assess the risk of potential cardiac events. The poll was conducted online by Harris Poll on ... read more