In brief
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20%
Some adults have LDL cholesterol levels above 1.6 g/L
9%
Some adults take lipid-lowering medication
The disease
Hypercholesterolemia, a vascular risk factor
Hypercholesterolemia is a metabolic disorder characterized by elevated levels of LDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is the most atherogenic form of cholesterol: when present in excess, it tends to accumulate in the arterial wall and promote the...
What We Do
High cholesterol is one of the leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease. One in five adults is affected. In this context, Santé publique France oversees the monitoring and prevention of high cholesterol.
Comprehensive surveillance of hypercholesterolemia
Surveillance of...
Data
The surveillance system for hypercholesterolemia established by Santé publique France makes it possible to study its prevalence and trends over time.
A similar proportion of adults with high LDL cholesterol among men and women
Nearly one in five adults (19.3% [17.0–21.5]) had LDL-C 1.6 g/L, and...
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
2 publications
rapport/synthèse
Health Issues Associated with Aging: Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases Linked to Loss of Independence and Determinants of These Diseases in Middle Age
article
LDL cholesterol among adults in mainland France: average levels, awareness, and treatment in 2015, and trends since 2006
In relation to
Myocardial infarction
thematic dossier
A heart attack is caused by a blockage in a coronary artery that supplies the heart with blood and, consequently, oxygen. This deprivation leads to heart failure and eventually cardiac arrest.
Stroke
thematic dossier
A stroke is a serious condition that causes neurological deficits resulting from vascular brain damage. Strokes can be ischemic or hemorrhagic.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
thematic dossier
Nutrition and physical activity are two major determinants of health that contribute to improving the health of the population and are key priorities in public health policy.
