Age and Cholesterol Levels
The levels of cholesterol in the body tend to increase when people get aged. This means that the older you are, the higher the risk of having high cholesterol and other cardiovascular diseases. Doctors and healthcare experts recommend taking preventive measures earlier in life to help prevent these health issues later in life. An extended period of seriously damaged cholesterol would be more difficult to treat and recover fully. The risk in kids is relatively low. That is why they only require one or two checks a year until they reach 18 years old. [5]
