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September Designated as National Cholesterol Education Month and LDL-C Awareness Day.

The US Senate designated September as National Cholesterol Education Month and September 30th as LDL-C Awareness Day. This resolution aims to boost public awareness regarding elevated LDL-C (bad cholesterol), a major modifiable risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. Citizens are encouraged to know their personal LDL-C numbers to better manage their cardiovascular health risks.
Key points
September is officially recognized as National Cholesterol Education Month to promote awareness of cardiovascular disease risks.
The resolution urges all individuals to get tested and know their LDL-C (bad cholesterol) level to proactively manage heart health.
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Additional Information
A resolution designating September 2023 as "National Cholesterol Education Month" and September 30, 2023, as LDL-C Awareness Day.
Print number: SRES 496
Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
Process start date: 2023-12-13