SINGAPORE – High cholesterol is often referred to as a silent killer because it does not manifest through symptoms or physical appearance. But it can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
The prevalence of high cholesterol in Singapore’s population increased from 25.2 per cent in 2010 to 39.1 per cent in 2020, according to the National Population Health Survey 2020.
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