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About one in
five Singaporeans has high cholesterol, according to the
Ministry of Health National Health Survey 2004.
If you have high
cholesterol, you should be concerned because it increases your
chances of getting heart attacks and strokes.
It is
crucial
to check your cholesterol
level
regularly
and manage it well,
because
high cholesterol is a
“silent killer” – there are no symptoms.
Patients only develop symptoms when they
develop heart disease and
suffer from
strokes.
Learn more about
cholesterol at
this talk by Dr Daniel
Wai,
a
cholesterol specialist from Singapore General Hospital.
He will explain
the myths and misconceptions
and answer
common questions such as:
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What are the
different kinds of cholesterol?
Is there such a thing as good
cholesterol?
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If I have high
cholesterol,
can I continuing eating my
favourite laksa
and char kway teow?
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Would
cholesterol medication destroy my liver and kidneys?
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Is red rice
yeast good for lowering cholesterol?
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I heard
cholesterol medication is expensive. Is it true?
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Must I take my
cholesterol medication for life?
Date: Saturday, 27 Sep 08
Time: 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Place: Club CSC @ Tessensohn
Fee: Member $3,
Public Officer/Guest $5 (prices include light refreshments and
goodie bag for first 100 registrants)
Contact: Gavin
at 63915607 or he_gavin@csc.gov.sg
Register by: 19
Sep 08 |
