Influence of life-style on the HDL-cholesterol level
HDL-cholesterol is the independent negative risk factor for coronary hearth disease. Level by =1,54 mmol/l is appropriate, while level by < 1,03 mmol/l is associated with elevated risk for coronary hearth disease. Beside other factors, lifestyle has important influence on HDL-cholesterol level. Inadequate diet, obesity, smoking cigarettes, physical inactivity and excessive alcohol consumption result in lowering its level. Life-style modification (healthy diet, lowering weight in obese patients, smoking cessation, moderate alcohol consumption and regular physical activity) will have a positive effect on the HDL-cholesterol level, as on the other risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, which will improve community health.