The 2016-2017 Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey published preliminary findings that do not include the prevalence of high cholesterol (Ministry of Health Jamaica, 2018). However, the survey conducted between 2007 and 2008, though dated, estimated that 12% of Jamaicans, between 15 and 74 years old, had high cholesterol. Females have higher levels of cholesterol than their male counterparts (JHLS-II, 2008). Additionally, only 14% of those with high cholesterol were aware of their condition.

References:

JHLS-II. (2018). Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey III: Preliminary Findings. https://www.moh.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Jamaica-Health-and-Lifestyle-Survey-III-2016-2017.pdf

Ministry of Health Jamaica. (2018). Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey III: Preliminary Findings. https://www.moh.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Jamaica-Health-and-Lifestyle-Survey-III-2016-2017.pdf