This report gives extensive data on how often Americans test their cholesterol, their cholesterol level, usage of specific cholesterol control drugs, supplements and herbs, and views on the need to control cholesterol. More than 40 tables of data.
Excerpts from this study:
Nearly 40% of the respondents in the sample take some form of drug or supplement for the specific purpose of lowering their cholesterol level. Those who are married and those at lower income levels appear to be more likely than others to take some form of drug or supplement to lower cholesterol.