According to the 2014/15 Population Health Survey conducted by the Hong Kong Department of Health, the percentage of hyperlipidemia (that is, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol or triglyceride content reaches a high level threshold or above) will increase with age, and at 55 It peaks at age 64.

What is hyperlipidemia:

Hyperlipidemia refers to that the lipid (cholesterol, triglyceride, phospholipid, free fatty acid, etc.) content in the blood exceeds the normal concentration.

Cause:

• Age Growth Gender Genetic Factors Lifestyle Patterns Chronic Disease Drugs

Hyperlipidemia may cause:

• Cerebrovascular diseases such as stroke, etc. Heart disease such as heart failure and other premature deaths

Prevention method:

• Avoid foods high in saturated fat and trans fat Do more physical activity to maintain a healthy weight and waistline Do not smoke and avoid excessive alcohol consumption

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• Center for Health Protection, pamphlet "Understanding Hyperlipidemia" by the Association for Care of the Elderly. (2019, August). Dyslipidemia Hospital Authority. (2020, October). Cholesterol-lowering drugs for cardiology drugs.