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How Can Cholesterol Be Prevented?
Lipid disorders; Hyperlipoproteinemia; Hyperlipidemia; Dyslipidemia; Hypercholesterolemia
Prevention
A healthy lifestyle can help prevent high cholesterol.
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References
American Heart Association. Drug therapy for cholesterol. 2011 Jan 20. Accessed February 21, 2011.
Daniels SR, Greer FR; Committee on Nutrition. Lipid screening and cardiovascular health in childhood. Pediatrics. 2008;122198-208.
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