Despite similar rates of high LDL (also known as the "bad") cholesterol across racial groups,1 Hispanic adults are more likely to experience major risk factors for cardiovascular disease than non-Hispanic white adults.2 Additionally, Hispanic Americans often face obstacles in accessing preventive screening services.3 Reasons for these staggering statistics include a general lack of understanding around the urgency of reducing LDL levels and the language barriers some Hispanic families [...]

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