The latest studies show that people with high-choesterol live LONGER than those with lower.
Sorry but incorrect.
The Framingham study did just that and while the study began in 1948 it started publishing it’s results in 1951. Nothing “latest studies” about it. It showed that persons with high cholesterol AFTER THE AGE OF FIFTY suffered less heart events than those in the lower range.
There are new results studies which I am referring to. . . They are still analyzing data on people with high cholesterol. . . and there ARE new data they are incorporating. The one I recall came out about six months ago.
While it is of most importance for those after age 50, the study I was referencing was from 2013:
A recent (2013) study found that high cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol levels in subjects over 50 years was associated with lowered all-cause mortality. (2) Compared to those with cholesterol <190mg/dL, those aged 60-70 years with a cholesterol level from 190-230mg/dL had a 32% lowered mortality rate. Those with a cholesterol level from 230-308mg/dL had a 33% reduced mortality rate. For male subjects with a cholesterol over 308mg/dL, there was an insignificant 2% increase risk for all-cause mortality. Women fared better. Compared to those with a cholesterol of less than 190mg/dL, women with cholesterol levels from 190-308mg/dL had a 41-43% reduction in all-cause mortality. Similarly to men, cholesterol levels over 308mg/dL had an insignificant (2%) rise in all-cause mortality. - Health Impact News