Depends what cholesterol measurment they are using for their stats. As discussed elsewhere - total Ch on its own is not what matters - but HDL and LDL should also be measured and the ratio of Total to HDL is the important one so I understand.
Also if they use that alone as a criterion re their stats that's absurd because eg despite high Ch ( but OK ratio) statins are not suggested to me because they do the Q risk thingy and that determines whether or not you should be offered them anyway (according to NICE).
Anyone who wants to lower their stroke risk and has high Ch can change this through losing weight, better diet, more exercise etc and anything that can reduce blood pressure - even so some have genetic pre-disposition to high CH which doesn't necessarily increase risk of stroke for everyone so I gather ( from my doc).
I agree about the unnecessary meds - I don't take any other than normal painkillers (sparingly) if I can possibly help it (the occasional migraine pill) - but of course HRT if bio-identical is not counted as a med as such - not in my book anyway! However I am so far blessed with good health (and take steps to stay that way) so some don;t have the luxury of avoding certain meds - but we should all be informed and resist attempts to force us onto meds against our will.
No idea if I've already responded on this thread in the past
. Apols if I have and already said all of that!!!
Hurdity x