QRisk <10%
When the qrisk score is under 10% it is suggested to follow a healthy lifestyle to lower cholesterol but not statin medication. The following is a link to information about reducing your cholesterol and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
QRisk Under 10%
High cholesterol - How to lower your cholesterol - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
QRisk >10%
When the qrisk score is over 10% it is suggested to lower your cholesterol level. The link below has information about statin medication which lowers your risk of heart attacks and strokes.
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