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Is high cholesterol a chronic disease like diabetes or hypertension?
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Depends on your definition of chronic disease. High cholesterol is one cause of cardio-vascular disease that may result in sudden death. Both diabetes and hypertension are also risk factors for heart disease.
Answered 12/13/2021
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