Previously we have learned about what are the Controllable Risk factors for High Cholesterol. Now Here we have few unconrollable Risk factors for High Cholesterol.

Age. Your chances of developing high cholesterol increase as you age. Blood cholesterol levels naturally begin to rise after age 20. This rise is probably a result of the body’s decreased ability to rid itself of excess cholesterol.

Gender. Your gender affects the age when you are at the most risk of developing high cholesterol levels. In general, men tend to develop high cholesterol at a younger age than women. Before menopause, women have lower total blood cholesterol levels and higher HDL (”good”) cholesterol levels than men, making them less likely to have coronary artery disease (CAD). After menopause, women’s LDL (”bad”) cholesterol levels typically increase substantially because of hormonal changes, and their risk for CAD increases along with their risk for high cholesterol. Menopausal women and men about age 50 have cholesterol levels that increase at around the same rate.

Heredity. High cholesterol can run in families, meaning that the genetic trait that increases the risk for developing high cholesterol can be passed down from one generation to the next. For this reason, it is important for people who have a family history of high cholesterol or CAD to check their cholesterol levels regularly.