In 2021, Lithuania had among the highest average levels of cholesterol among European countries. In the Baltic state, women had a mean total cholesterol of 5.2 mmol/L, while men had a level of 5.1.
Generally, a cholesterol level higher than 5 mmol/L is consider high and is a major determinant for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.
Mean total cholesterol in females and males in European countries in 2021
( in mmol/L)
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European Society of Cardiology. (January 8, 2022). Mean total cholesterol in females and males in European countries in 2021 ( in mmol/L) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1416920/mean-total-cholesterol-by-gender-in-europe/
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