Hurricane Helene: Public Health Department Closures

Latest updates: Hurricane Helene

Our public health departments' hours of operation may be affected by power and staffing outages. This means that some closures may not appear on the state government office delays and closings map. The health and safety of our employees and our clients remains our highest priority. We are working to get services restored as safely and quickly as possible.

Learn more about DPH's role with hurricanes, floods, and weather emergencies.

What are your cholesterol numbers?

About Cholesterol

  • Cholesterol is a fat-like substance in your body
  • High levels of cholesterol in your blood can lead to heart disease
  • Nearly 42% of adults in South Carolina have high cholesterol

Types of Cholesterol

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol

  • Makes up the majority of the cholesterol in your body
  • Referred to as "bad" cholesterol because it can clog your arteries, increasing your risk for heart disease

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol

  • Helps keep your arteries clear, reducing your risk of heart disease
  • Scientists think that this "good" cholesterol mops up bad cholesterol and carries it to your liver, which then flushes it out of your body

Triglycerides

  • Are not cholesterol, but are a type of fat that can clog arteries
  • Are often a part of the blood test a doctor does to check your cholesterol levels

Know Your Numbers

High cholesterol does not have any symptoms, so it's important to get a blood test to check your levels. Below is a list of desirable cholesterol numbers:

  • Total Cholesterol - less than 200 mg/dL
  • LDL "Bad" Cholesterol - less than 100 mg/dL
  • HDL "Good" Cholesterol - Women: 50 mg/dL or higher. Men: 40 mg/dL or higher
  • Triglycerides - less than 150 mg/dL

How Can I Lower My Cholesterol?

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