September is Cholesterol Awareness Month. Getting your numbers checked is very important.
Dr. Leanne Carter from Jefferson Regional joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to answer important
questions about cholesterol.
Rick asked Dr. Carter if the diet is still the leading cause of high cholesterol
She went on to explain the difference between the LDL and HDL number
She recommends initial screening between the age of 9-11. Men should be screened every other year
starting at 45 and women at age 55. Everyone should be screened yearly at age 65.
