Cholesterol Low density lipoprotein or LDL is the main

Last updated: 9/8/2023

Cholesterol Low density lipoprotein or LDL is the main source of cholesterol buildup and blockage in the arteries This is why LDL is known as bad cholesterol LDL is measured in milligrams per deciliter of blood or mg dL In a population of adults at risk for cardiovascu lar problems the distribution of LDL levels is Normal with a mean of 123 mg dL and a standard deviation of 41 mg dL If an individual s LDL is at least 1 standard de viation or more above the mean he or she will be moni tored carefully by a doctor What percentage of individuals from this population will have LDL levels 1 or more stan dard deviations above the mean Use the 68 95 99 7 rule