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Is it true that high cholesterol is the cause of heart disease and stroke?
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Yes: High cholesterol (especially LDL - "bad cholesterol") is one of the risk factors for both stroke and heart disease. Others include high blood pressure, sedentary lifestyle, diabetes. High cholesterol can be corrected by healthy diet or medication.
Answered 6/23/2017
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