State of Rhode Island
Department of Health
To provide ongoing surveillance on the burden and distribution of high cholesterol in Rhode Island.
Adults who do not know their cholesterol status, have never been tested, or have not been tested in the past 5 years may be at risk for undiagnosed high cholesterol.
Income as percent of Federal Poverty Level (FPL)* |
Percent of adults with unknown or outdated cholesterol status |
>=400% |
10.1% |
200-399% |
13.0% |
Below 200% |
19.4% |
* In 2021, the FPL=$12,880 for one person and $26,500 for a family of 4.