Risk Factors
Modifiable and Non-modifiable risk factors for dyslipidaemia
There are several factors that can increase your risk of having dyslipidaemia. Some of these can be modified through lifestyle changes. If your physician diagnoses dyslipidaemia, they will discuss pharmacological treatment options with you. You can also help to reach healthier cholesterol levels by combining pharmacological treatment (drugs) with non-pharmacological interventions
Modifiable risk factors
High alcohol intake
Reduce your alcohol intake with advice and guideance from your healthcare provider
High alcohol intake
Reduce your alcohol intake with advice and guideance from your healthcare provider
Non-modifiable risk factors
Increased age
Age cannot be modified, but if you are over the age of 40, try to modify your risk through lifestyle changes. Contact your healthcare provider for information of how often you should have a blood test to measure cholesterol levels.
Increased age
Age cannot be modified, but if you are over the age of 40, try to modify your risk through lifestyle changes. Contact your healthcare provider for information of how often you should have a blood test to measure cholesterol levels.
Being female (after menopause)
Sex cannot be modified. If you are a post-menopausal women, try to modify your risk through lifestyle changes and contact your healthcare provided for regular cholesterol screening.
Being female (after menopause)
Sex cannot be modified. If you are a post-menopausal women, try to modify your risk through lifestyle changes and contact your healthcare provided for regular cholesterol screening.
Having a parent or grandparent who has/had dyslipidaemia
Family history cannot be modified. However, if you know that you have a close family member with dyslipidaemia, try to modify your risk through lifestyle changes and have regular cholesterol screening.
Having a parent or grandparent who has/had dyslipidaemia
Family history cannot be modified. However, if you know that you have a close family member with dyslipidaemia, try to modify your risk through lifestyle changes and have regular cholesterol screening.
