Cholesterol controls for young adults

Young adults tend to be remarkably unconcerned about the prevention in health care and control of cholesterol, is no exception. Barely half of all men and young women are screened for LDL cholesterol, the so-called bad cholesterol.

The study was based on an analysis of data from 2,587 young adults, including men from 20 to 35 years and women aged 20 to 45. Dr. Elena V. Kuklina, is the lead author, said young adults should be screened for heart disease, a chronic condition that can begin to damage the blood vessels at an early age.

"You can see even at 10 years," said Dr. Kuklina. "But we also have evidence that if you start to intervene in time, it is much easier to make the whole process, if you are in a later age, when you already have plaque and vessels are blocked."
Examination is recommended to all from age 20 for men and women. Ask your doctor about which tests are right for you, depending on age and medical history. Because it is best prevented.