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For more cholesterol information: The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides guidance and information about a variety of topics related to a person's health. Prevention is emphasized. In November 1985 NHLBI launched the National Cholesterol Education Program to raise awareness and understanding about high blood cholesterol as a risk factor for coronary heart disease through various educational efforts. The following booklets published by the NHLBI are recommended for reading:  Lowering a cholesterol level that is too high helps to reduce the risk for heart disease. Find out what your cholesterol numbers mean and what treatments are available. This brochure includes a tool to estimate the risk for having a heart attack, and outlines ways to reduce risk as well as a list of resources for further information.
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of every woman's concern: One in ten American women 45 to 64 years of age has some form of heart disease, which increases to one in four women age 65 and over. Both heart disease and stroke are known as cardiovascular diseases, which are serious disorders of the heart and blood vessel system.