What is a desirable level of total cholesterol for adults?

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Dr Siri Nallapu

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The optimal level of total cholesterol in adults is less than 200 mg/dl. Long-term exposure to environmental tobacco smoke has been shown to increase a person's risk for cardiovascular disease.

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