People often wonder if they need a cholesterol test, while others assume it is not something that concerns them. LDLC, which is known as bad cholesterol, is one of the major risk factors of heart disease. But how does one know if they need a test, and who really needs it?

ICMR data shows that high cholesterol is widespread in both urban and rural populations, affecting 25–30% in urban areas and 15–20% in rural areas. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) already accounted for 32% of global fatalities in 2019 and are expected to rise to 23.6 million per year by 2030. A 2023 analysis published in The Lancet highlighted how lipid disorders are becoming more prevalent than hypertension or diabetes.

In India, LDLC is one of the most important components contributing to CVDs, as 6 in 10 individuals h

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