06.02.13.11. The proportion of the population with high cholesterol | South Africa

06.02.13.11. The proportion of the population with high cholesterol | South Africa

15 Aug 2022

Total cholesterol is estimated at 23.9%, with LDL-cholesterol at 28.8%, and 47.9% have low HDL-cholesterol (Byrne et al., 2016).

References:

Byrne, J., Eksteen, G., & Crickmore, C. (2016). Cardiovascular Disease Statistics Reference Document. Available from: https://www.heartfoundation.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/CVD-Stats-Reference-Document-2016-FOR-MEDIA-1.pdf