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Total and High-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol in Adults: United States, 2015-2016

Margaret D Carroll, Cheryl D Fryar, Duong T Nguyen

    NCHS Data Brief
    |November 21, 2017
    PubMed

    Insights

    High total cholesterol and low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol are key risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Recent data show continued declining trends in their prevalence, indicating potential improvements in public heart health.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • High total cholesterol and low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol are significant risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), a leading cause of mortality in the U.S.
    • Previous data from 2007–2008 to 2013–2014 indicated a decreasing prevalence of high total and low HDL cholesterol.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide updated 2015–2016 estimates for the prevalence of high total cholesterol and low HDL cholesterol in the U.S.
    • To analyze trends in high total and low HDL cholesterol based on available comparable data up to 2015–2016.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of cholesterol levels based on measured data.
    • Utilizing national health survey data for the 2015–2016 period.

    Main Results:

    • Presents 2015–2016 prevalence estimates for high total cholesterol (≥ 240 mg/dL) and low HDL cholesterol (< 40 mg/dL).
    • Examines and reports on the observed trends in these cholesterol levels through 2015–2016.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides current epidemiological data on critical lipid risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
    • Findings contribute to understanding the trajectory of cholesterol levels in the U.S. population and their implications for public health strategies.

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