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How many people have familial hypercholesterolemia, say out of 1000 people?
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2 Types: One is common and occurs in 1in 500 people and usually responds to medicines. A second type is rare occurs in 1 in 1, 000, 000 and does not respond to meds.Often apheresis (dialysis for cholesterol) is needed.
Answered 7/29/2016
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