The trends in mean total serum cholesterol among adults age 20 and older by race/ethnicity and survey (NHANES:1988–94 and 1999–2002) are displayed in the current slide.

In general the average total cholesterol levels do not vary among ethnic/racial populations, indicating that similar attention must be placed on treating the dyslipidemia regardless of race or ethnicity.1

Reference:

1. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics – 2006 Update. Circulation. 2006;113:e85-e151.