RE: Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

[Guest guest]

Well, Harry! This puts confusion on an already confusing subject!

Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF

DYING FOR RETIREES

Newsletter

Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

interesting info............

457 West #117 San Dimas, CA 91773 USA

Telephone: 909 596-9507 Facsimile: 909 596-9189

www.askbillsardi.com .............Email: Bsardi@...

For Immediate Release 2/1/2005

LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

Researchers at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

in New York report a low cholesterol count doubles the risk of death among

the senior Americans.

The report, published in the February 2005 issue of the Journal of the

American Geriatrics Society, evaluated 2277 senior Americans, aged 65 to 98

years, 21% who were taking cholesterol-lowering drugs. It is widely believed

that elevated blood cholesterol numbers are associated with health and

blood vessel disease and mortality in middle-aged populations. Researchers

examined whether this was true among senior adults. [Journal of the American

Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226, 2005]

Over a period of 3 years, lower total cholesterol and low-density

cholesterol (LDL) was associated with a greater risk of dying. Use of statin

cholesterol-lowering drugs seemed to lower this associated but did not

abolish the elevated risk of death.

Previous studies also confirm this newly published report. In 2001

researchers at the University of Hawaii (Manoa), reported that males 71-93

years of age enrolled in the Honolulu Heart Program with low levels of

cholesterol persisting over 20 years had a higher risk of dying from all

causes. Researchers then said: “We have been unable to explain our results.

These data cast doubt on the scientific justification for lowering

cholesterol to very low concentrations in elderly people.” [Lancet 358:

351-55, 2001]

The largest study conducted to date (ALLHAT) reveals that

cholesterol-lowering drugs only lower mortality rates by insignificant 0.4%

over and above usual medical care. [Journal American Medical Assn 288:

2998-3007, 2002] The widely reported benefits of cholesterol - lowering

drugs appear to be apparent only when high-risk groups are included in

studies. [Journal American Medical Assn 291:1864-70, 2004] The idea of

lowering cholesterol among retirees, or healthy middle-aged adults, appears

to be in question.

To learn more about the risks and benefits of cholesterol-lowering

drugs, and natural alternatives to boost cardiovascular health, see the new

e-book: How To Lower Your Cholesterol Phobia by health journalist Bill

Sardi, at the Natural Health Librarian

Chart From Recent Study Revealing Increased Mortality Among

Seniors As Cholesterol Numbers Decline

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226, 2005

Groups by Range of cholesterol, mg/dL

Age

65 - 74

> 74

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

Cholesterol

1. < 176

283

29 (10.2)

1.5

291

67 (23.0)

1.6

2. 176 - 199

285

26 (9.1)

1.4

277

50 (18.1)

1.0

3. 200 - 226

275

19 (6.9)

0.8

288

39 (13/5)

0.8

4. > 226

281

16 (5.7)

1.0

280

42 (15.0)

1.0

Non-HDL cholesterol

1. < 127

292

31 (10.6)

1.7

284

69 (24.3)

1.9

2. 127 - 151

283

20 (7.1)

1.0

289

41 (14.2)

0.9

3. 152 - 176

276

23 (8.3)

0.9

283

47 (16.6)

1.2

4.> 176

273

16 (5.9)

1.0

280

41(14.6)

1.0

HDL cholesterol

1. < 38

298

30 (10.1)

1.1

309

63 (20.4)

1.4

2. 38 - 46

266

19 (7.1)

11

284

45 (15.8)

1.2

3. 47 - 56

286

22 (7.7)

0.9

259

48 (18.5)

1.2

4. > 56

274

19 (6.9)

1.0

284

42 (14.8)

1.0

Triglycerides

1. < 99

283

26 (9.2)

1.2

284

45 (15.8)

0.8

2. 99.0 - 135.5

280

20 (7.1)

0.9

285

55 (19.3)

1.2

3. 135.6 - 191.2

281

23 (8.2)

1.1

283

51 (18.0)

1.2

4.> 191.2

280

21 (7.5)

1.0

284

47 (16.5)

1.0

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

1.< 97.9

281

28 (10.0)

2.4

287

61 (21.3)

1.6

2.97.9 - 120.6

282

26 (9.2)

1.7

281

57(20.3)

1.3

3. 120.7 - 144

282

22 (7.8)

1.6

285

42 (14.7)

1.1

4.> 144

279

14 (5.0)

1.0

283

38 (13.4)

1.0

*Adjusting for age, sex, ethnic group, education, body mass

index, apolipoprotein E, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension,

stroke, cancer, and smoking.

CI=confidence interval; HDL=high-density lipoprotein.

Rate ratio: numbers above 1.0 indicate increased relative risk

of dying.

[Guest guest]

Well, Harry! This puts confusion on an already confusing subject!

Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF

DYING FOR RETIREES

Newsletter

Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

interesting info............

457 West #117 San Dimas, CA 91773 USA

Telephone: 909 596-9507 Facsimile: 909 596-9189

www.askbillsardi.com .............Email: Bsardi@...

For Immediate Release 2/1/2005

LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

Researchers at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

in New York report a low cholesterol count doubles the risk of death among

the senior Americans.

The report, published in the February 2005 issue of the Journal of the

American Geriatrics Society, evaluated 2277 senior Americans, aged 65 to 98

years, 21% who were taking cholesterol-lowering drugs. It is widely believed

that elevated blood cholesterol numbers are associated with health and

blood vessel disease and mortality in middle-aged populations. Researchers

examined whether this was true among senior adults. [Journal of the American

Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226, 2005]

Over a period of 3 years, lower total cholesterol and low-density

cholesterol (LDL) was associated with a greater risk of dying. Use of statin

cholesterol-lowering drugs seemed to lower this associated but did not

abolish the elevated risk of death.

Previous studies also confirm this newly published report. In 2001

researchers at the University of Hawaii (Manoa), reported that males 71-93

years of age enrolled in the Honolulu Heart Program with low levels of

cholesterol persisting over 20 years had a higher risk of dying from all

causes. Researchers then said: “We have been unable to explain our results.

These data cast doubt on the scientific justification for lowering

cholesterol to very low concentrations in elderly people.” [Lancet 358:

351-55, 2001]

The largest study conducted to date (ALLHAT) reveals that

cholesterol-lowering drugs only lower mortality rates by insignificant 0.4%

over and above usual medical care. [Journal American Medical Assn 288:

2998-3007, 2002] The widely reported benefits of cholesterol - lowering

drugs appear to be apparent only when high-risk groups are included in

studies. [Journal American Medical Assn 291:1864-70, 2004] The idea of

lowering cholesterol among retirees, or healthy middle-aged adults, appears

to be in question.

To learn more about the risks and benefits of cholesterol-lowering

drugs, and natural alternatives to boost cardiovascular health, see the new

e-book: How To Lower Your Cholesterol Phobia by health journalist Bill

Sardi, at the Natural Health Librarian

Chart From Recent Study Revealing Increased Mortality Among

Seniors As Cholesterol Numbers Decline

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226, 2005

Groups by Range of cholesterol, mg/dL

Age

65 - 74

> 74

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

Cholesterol

1. < 176

283

29 (10.2)

1.5

291

67 (23.0)

1.6

2. 176 - 199

285

26 (9.1)

1.4

277

50 (18.1)

1.0

3. 200 - 226

275

19 (6.9)

0.8

288

39 (13/5)

0.8

4. > 226

281

16 (5.7)

1.0

280

42 (15.0)

1.0

Non-HDL cholesterol

1. < 127

292

31 (10.6)

1.7

284

69 (24.3)

1.9

2. 127 - 151

283

20 (7.1)

1.0

289

41 (14.2)

0.9

3. 152 - 176

276

23 (8.3)

0.9

283

47 (16.6)

1.2

4.> 176

273

16 (5.9)

1.0

280

41(14.6)

1.0

HDL cholesterol

1. < 38

298

30 (10.1)

1.1

309

63 (20.4)

1.4

2. 38 - 46

266

19 (7.1)

11

284

45 (15.8)

1.2

3. 47 - 56

286

22 (7.7)

0.9

259

48 (18.5)

1.2

4. > 56

274

19 (6.9)

1.0

284

42 (14.8)

1.0

Triglycerides

1. < 99

283

26 (9.2)

1.2

284

45 (15.8)

0.8

2. 99.0 - 135.5

280

20 (7.1)

0.9

285

55 (19.3)

1.2

3. 135.6 - 191.2

281

23 (8.2)

1.1

283

51 (18.0)

1.2

4.> 191.2

280

21 (7.5)

1.0

284

47 (16.5)

1.0

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

1.< 97.9

281

28 (10.0)

2.4

287

61 (21.3)

1.6

2.97.9 - 120.6

282

26 (9.2)

1.7

281

57(20.3)

1.3

3. 120.7 - 144

282

22 (7.8)

1.6

285

42 (14.7)

1.1

4.> 144

279

14 (5.0)

1.0

283

38 (13.4)

1.0

*Adjusting for age, sex, ethnic group, education, body mass

index, apolipoprotein E, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension,

stroke, cancer, and smoking.

CI=confidence interval; HDL=high-density lipoprotein.

Rate ratio: numbers above 1.0 indicate increased relative risk

of dying.

[Guest guest]

I am beginning to think that modern medicine is probably worse and more

inaccurate than weather forecasting.

Cy, the Ancient Okie...

Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF

DYING FOR RETIREES

Newsletter

Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

interesting info............

457 West #117 San Dimas, CA 91773 USA

Telephone: 909 596-9507 Facsimile: 909 596-9189

www.askbillsardi.com .............Email: Bsardi@...

For Immediate Release 2/1/2005

LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

Researchers at Columbia University College of Physicians and

Surgeons in New York report a low cholesterol count doubles the risk of

death among the senior Americans.

The report, published in the February 2005 issue of the Journal of

the American Geriatrics Society, evaluated 2277 senior Americans, aged

65 to 98 years, 21% who were taking cholesterol-lowering drugs. It is

widely believed that elevated blood cholesterol numbers are associated

with health and blood vessel disease and mortality in middle-aged

populations. Researchers examined whether this was true among senior

adults. [Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226, 2005]

Over a period of 3 years, lower total cholesterol and low-density

cholesterol (LDL) was associated with a greater risk of dying. Use of

statin cholesterol-lowering drugs seemed to lower this associated but

did not abolish the elevated risk of death.

Previous studies also confirm this newly published report. In 2001

researchers at the University of Hawaii (Manoa), reported that males

71-93 years of age enrolled in the Honolulu Heart Program with low

levels of cholesterol persisting over 20 years had a higher risk of

dying from all causes. Researchers then said: " We have been unable to

explain our results. These data cast doubt on the scientific

justification for lowering cholesterol to very low concentrations in

elderly people. " [Lancet 358: 351-55, 2001]

The largest study conducted to date (ALLHAT) reveals that

cholesterol-lowering drugs only lower mortality rates by insignificant

0.4% over and above usual medical care. [Journal American Medical Assn

288: 2998-3007, 2002] The widely reported benefits of cholesterol -

lowering drugs appear to be apparent only when high-risk groups are

included in studies. [Journal American Medical Assn 291:1864-70, 2004]

The idea of lowering cholesterol among retirees, or healthy middle-aged

adults, appears to be in question.

To learn more about the risks and benefits of cholesterol-lowering

drugs, and natural alternatives to boost cardiovascular health, see the

new

e-book: How To Lower Your Cholesterol Phobia by health journalist Bill

Sardi, at the Natural Health Librarian

Chart From Recent Study Revealing Increased Mortality Among

Seniors As Cholesterol Numbers Decline

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226,

2005

Groups by Range of cholesterol, mg/dL

Age

65 - 74

> 74

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

Cholesterol

1. < 176

283

29 (10.2)

1.5

291

67 (23.0)

1.6

2. 176 - 199

285

26 (9.1)

1.4

277

50 (18.1)

1.0

3. 200 - 226

275

19 (6.9)

0.8

288

39 (13/5)

0.8

4. > 226

281

16 (5.7)

1.0

280

42 (15.0)

1.0

Non-HDL cholesterol

1. < 127

292

31 (10.6)

1.7

284

69 (24.3)

1.9

2. 127 - 151

283

20 (7.1)

1.0

289

41 (14.2)

0.9

3. 152 - 176

276

23 (8.3)

0.9

283

47 (16.6)

1.2

4.> 176

273

16 (5.9)

1.0

280

41(14.6)

1.0

HDL cholesterol

1. < 38

298

30 (10.1)

1.1

309

63 (20.4)

1.4

2. 38 - 46

266

19 (7.1)

11

284

45 (15.8)

1.2

3. 47 - 56

286

22 (7.7)

0.9

259

48 (18.5)

1.2

4. > 56

274

19 (6.9)

1.0

284

42 (14.8)

1.0

Triglycerides

1. < 99

283

26 (9.2)

1.2

284

45 (15.8)

0.8

2. 99.0 - 135.5

280

20 (7.1)

0.9

285

55 (19.3)

1.2

3. 135.6 - 191.2

281

23 (8.2)

1.1

283

51 (18.0)

1.2

4.> 191.2

280

21 (7.5)

1.0

284

47 (16.5)

1.0

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

1.< 97.9

281

28 (10.0)

2.4

287

61 (21.3)

1.6

2.97.9 - 120.6

282

26 (9.2)

1.7

281

57(20.3)

1.3

3. 120.7 - 144

282

22 (7.8)

1.6

285

42 (14.7)

1.1

4.> 144

279

14 (5.0)

1.0

283

38 (13.4)

1.0

*Adjusting for age, sex, ethnic group, education, body mass

index, apolipoprotein E, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension,

stroke, cancer, and smoking.

CI=confidence interval; HDL=high-density lipoprotein.

Rate ratio: numbers above 1.0 indicate increased relative

risk of dying.

[Guest guest]

The only reservation I have about this new " finding " concerning lower

cholesterol and its supposed death risks is to question the authenticity of

the " Natural Health " Library and " health journalist Bill Sardi. " The reason

I question this is that, if memory serves me correctly, when I was working

for a radio station back in Baltimore a couple of years ago, we used to play

the " health " infommercials for either Purity Products or Great American

Products, and I believe one of the " guests " on these infommercials was Bill

Sardi. And gee, what a coincidence now that he has an e-book to peddle in

this subject arena. I can't say for sure but I'm wondering if I'm smelling a

rat somewhere here????

Bill Powers

[Guest guest]

oh my! you cannot get any worse than even local weather forcasting!! That one

hit a nerve!! I've heard all week that we are to get warm weather and around 38

to 40 degrees. No! It's been around 10 degrees each morning! Can you tell I want

the snow to get out of here? I, hate, cold, weather!

*end rant*

*grin*

Regards,

Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

interesting info............

457 West #117 San Dimas, CA 91773 USA

Telephone: 909 596-9507 Facsimile: 909 596-9189

www.askbillsardi.com .............Email: Bsardi@...

For Immediate Release 2/1/2005

LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

Researchers at Columbia University College of Physicians and

Surgeons in New York report a low cholesterol count doubles the risk of

death among the senior Americans.

The report, published in the February 2005 issue of the Journal of

the American Geriatrics Society, evaluated 2277 senior Americans, aged

65 to 98 years, 21% who were taking cholesterol-lowering drugs. It is

widely believed that elevated blood cholesterol numbers are associated

with health and blood vessel disease and mortality in middle-aged

populations. Researchers examined whether this was true among senior

adults. [Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226, 2005]

Over a period of 3 years, lower total cholesterol and low-density

cholesterol (LDL) was associated with a greater risk of dying. Use of

statin cholesterol-lowering drugs seemed to lower this associated but

did not abolish the elevated risk of death.

Previous studies also confirm this newly published report. In 2001

researchers at the University of Hawaii (Manoa), reported that males

71-93 years of age enrolled in the Honolulu Heart Program with low

levels of cholesterol persisting over 20 years had a higher risk of

dying from all causes. Researchers then said: " We have been unable to

explain our results. These data cast doubt on the scientific

justification for lowering cholesterol to very low concentrations in

elderly people. " [Lancet 358: 351-55, 2001]

The largest study conducted to date (ALLHAT) reveals that

cholesterol-lowering drugs only lower mortality rates by insignificant

0.4% over and above usual medical care. [Journal American Medical Assn

288: 2998-3007, 2002] The widely reported benefits of cholesterol -

lowering drugs appear to be apparent only when high-risk groups are

included in studies. [Journal American Medical Assn 291:1864-70, 2004]

The idea of lowering cholesterol among retirees, or healthy middle-aged

adults, appears to be in question.

To learn more about the risks and benefits of cholesterol-lowering

drugs, and natural alternatives to boost cardiovascular health, see the

new

e-book: How To Lower Your Cholesterol Phobia by health journalist Bill

Sardi, at the Natural Health Librarian

Chart From Recent Study Revealing Increased Mortality Among

Seniors As Cholesterol Numbers Decline

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226,

2005

Groups by Range of cholesterol, mg/dL

Age

65 - 74

> 74

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

Cholesterol

1. < 176

283

29 (10.2)

1.5

291

67 (23.0)

1.6

2. 176 - 199

285

26 (9.1)

1.4

277

50 (18.1)

1.0

3. 200 - 226

275

19 (6.9)

0.8

288

39 (13/5)

0.8

4. > 226

281

16 (5.7)

1.0

280

42 (15.0)

1.0

Non-HDL cholesterol

1. < 127

292

31 (10.6)

1.7

284

69 (24.3)

1.9

2. 127 - 151

283

20 (7.1)

1.0

289

41 (14.2)

0.9

3. 152 - 176

276

23 (8.3)

0.9

283

47 (16.6)

1.2

4.> 176

273

16 (5.9)

1.0

280

41(14.6)

1.0

HDL cholesterol

1. < 38

298

30 (10.1)

1.1

309

63 (20.4)

1.4

2. 38 - 46

266

19 (7.1)

11

284

45 (15.8)

1.2

3. 47 - 56

286

22 (7.7)

0.9

259

48 (18.5)

1.2

4. > 56

274

19 (6.9)

1.0

284

42 (14.8)

1.0

Triglycerides

1. < 99

283

26 (9.2)

1.2

284

45 (15.8)

0.8

2. 99.0 - 135.5

280

20 (7.1)

0.9

285

55 (19.3)

1.2

3. 135.6 - 191.2

281

23 (8.2)

1.1

283

51 (18.0)

1.2

4.> 191.2

280

21 (7.5)

1.0

284

47 (16.5)

1.0

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

1.< 97.9

281

28 (10.0)

2.4

287

61 (21.3)

1.6

2.97.9 - 120.6

282

26 (9.2)

1.7

281

57(20.3)

1.3

3. 120.7 - 144

282

22 (7.8)

1.6

285

42 (14.7)

1.1

4.> 144

279

14 (5.0)

1.0

283

38 (13.4)

1.0

*Adjusting for age, sex, ethnic group, education, body mass

index, apolipoprotein E, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension,

stroke, cancer, and smoking.

CI=confidence interval; HDL=high-density lipoprotein.

Rate ratio: numbers above 1.0 indicate increased relative

risk of dying.

[Guest guest]

oh my! you cannot get any worse than even local weather forcasting!! That one

hit a nerve!! I've heard all week that we are to get warm weather and around 38

to 40 degrees. No! It's been around 10 degrees each morning! Can you tell I want

the snow to get out of here? I, hate, cold, weather!

*end rant*

*grin*

Regards,

Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

interesting info............

457 West #117 San Dimas, CA 91773 USA

Telephone: 909 596-9507 Facsimile: 909 596-9189

www.askbillsardi.com .............Email: Bsardi@...

For Immediate Release 2/1/2005

LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

Researchers at Columbia University College of Physicians and

Surgeons in New York report a low cholesterol count doubles the risk of

death among the senior Americans.

The report, published in the February 2005 issue of the Journal of

the American Geriatrics Society, evaluated 2277 senior Americans, aged

65 to 98 years, 21% who were taking cholesterol-lowering drugs. It is

widely believed that elevated blood cholesterol numbers are associated

with health and blood vessel disease and mortality in middle-aged

populations. Researchers examined whether this was true among senior

adults. [Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226, 2005]

Over a period of 3 years, lower total cholesterol and low-density

cholesterol (LDL) was associated with a greater risk of dying. Use of

statin cholesterol-lowering drugs seemed to lower this associated but

did not abolish the elevated risk of death.

Previous studies also confirm this newly published report. In 2001

researchers at the University of Hawaii (Manoa), reported that males

71-93 years of age enrolled in the Honolulu Heart Program with low

levels of cholesterol persisting over 20 years had a higher risk of

dying from all causes. Researchers then said: " We have been unable to

explain our results. These data cast doubt on the scientific

justification for lowering cholesterol to very low concentrations in

elderly people. " [Lancet 358: 351-55, 2001]

The largest study conducted to date (ALLHAT) reveals that

cholesterol-lowering drugs only lower mortality rates by insignificant

0.4% over and above usual medical care. [Journal American Medical Assn

288: 2998-3007, 2002] The widely reported benefits of cholesterol -

lowering drugs appear to be apparent only when high-risk groups are

included in studies. [Journal American Medical Assn 291:1864-70, 2004]

The idea of lowering cholesterol among retirees, or healthy middle-aged

adults, appears to be in question.

To learn more about the risks and benefits of cholesterol-lowering

drugs, and natural alternatives to boost cardiovascular health, see the

new

e-book: How To Lower Your Cholesterol Phobia by health journalist Bill

Sardi, at the Natural Health Librarian

Chart From Recent Study Revealing Increased Mortality Among

Seniors As Cholesterol Numbers Decline

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226,

2005

Groups by Range of cholesterol, mg/dL

Age

65 - 74

> 74

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

Cholesterol

1. < 176

283

29 (10.2)

1.5

291

67 (23.0)

1.6

2. 176 - 199

285

26 (9.1)

1.4

277

50 (18.1)

1.0

3. 200 - 226

275

19 (6.9)

0.8

288

39 (13/5)

0.8

4. > 226

281

16 (5.7)

1.0

280

42 (15.0)

1.0

Non-HDL cholesterol

1. < 127

292

31 (10.6)

1.7

284

69 (24.3)

1.9

2. 127 - 151

283

20 (7.1)

1.0

289

41 (14.2)

0.9

3. 152 - 176

276

23 (8.3)

0.9

283

47 (16.6)

1.2

4.> 176

273

16 (5.9)

1.0

280

41(14.6)

1.0

HDL cholesterol

1. < 38

298

30 (10.1)

1.1

309

63 (20.4)

1.4

2. 38 - 46

266

19 (7.1)

11

284

45 (15.8)

1.2

3. 47 - 56

286

22 (7.7)

0.9

259

48 (18.5)

1.2

4. > 56

274

19 (6.9)

1.0

284

42 (14.8)

1.0

Triglycerides

1. < 99

283

26 (9.2)

1.2

284

45 (15.8)

0.8

2. 99.0 - 135.5

280

20 (7.1)

0.9

285

55 (19.3)

1.2

3. 135.6 - 191.2

281

23 (8.2)

1.1

283

51 (18.0)

1.2

4.> 191.2

280

21 (7.5)

1.0

284

47 (16.5)

1.0

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

1.< 97.9

281

28 (10.0)

2.4

287

61 (21.3)

1.6

2.97.9 - 120.6

282

26 (9.2)

1.7

281

57(20.3)

1.3

3. 120.7 - 144

282

22 (7.8)

1.6

285

42 (14.7)

1.1

4.> 144

279

14 (5.0)

1.0

283

38 (13.4)

1.0

*Adjusting for age, sex, ethnic group, education, body mass

index, apolipoprotein E, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension,

stroke, cancer, and smoking.

CI=confidence interval; HDL=high-density lipoprotein.

Rate ratio: numbers above 1.0 indicate increased relative

risk of dying.

[Guest guest]

oh my! you cannot get any worse than even local weather forcasting!! That one

hit a nerve!! I've heard all week that we are to get warm weather and around 38

to 40 degrees. No! It's been around 10 degrees each morning! Can you tell I want

the snow to get out of here? I, hate, cold, weather!

*end rant*

*grin*

Regards,

Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

interesting info............

457 West #117 San Dimas, CA 91773 USA

Telephone: 909 596-9507 Facsimile: 909 596-9189

www.askbillsardi.com .............Email: Bsardi@...

For Immediate Release 2/1/2005

LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

Researchers at Columbia University College of Physicians and

Surgeons in New York report a low cholesterol count doubles the risk of

death among the senior Americans.

The report, published in the February 2005 issue of the Journal of

the American Geriatrics Society, evaluated 2277 senior Americans, aged

65 to 98 years, 21% who were taking cholesterol-lowering drugs. It is

widely believed that elevated blood cholesterol numbers are associated

with health and blood vessel disease and mortality in middle-aged

populations. Researchers examined whether this was true among senior

adults. [Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226, 2005]

Over a period of 3 years, lower total cholesterol and low-density

cholesterol (LDL) was associated with a greater risk of dying. Use of

statin cholesterol-lowering drugs seemed to lower this associated but

did not abolish the elevated risk of death.

Previous studies also confirm this newly published report. In 2001

researchers at the University of Hawaii (Manoa), reported that males

71-93 years of age enrolled in the Honolulu Heart Program with low

levels of cholesterol persisting over 20 years had a higher risk of

dying from all causes. Researchers then said: " We have been unable to

explain our results. These data cast doubt on the scientific

justification for lowering cholesterol to very low concentrations in

elderly people. " [Lancet 358: 351-55, 2001]

The largest study conducted to date (ALLHAT) reveals that

cholesterol-lowering drugs only lower mortality rates by insignificant

0.4% over and above usual medical care. [Journal American Medical Assn

288: 2998-3007, 2002] The widely reported benefits of cholesterol -

lowering drugs appear to be apparent only when high-risk groups are

included in studies. [Journal American Medical Assn 291:1864-70, 2004]

The idea of lowering cholesterol among retirees, or healthy middle-aged

adults, appears to be in question.

To learn more about the risks and benefits of cholesterol-lowering

drugs, and natural alternatives to boost cardiovascular health, see the

new

e-book: How To Lower Your Cholesterol Phobia by health journalist Bill

Sardi, at the Natural Health Librarian

Chart From Recent Study Revealing Increased Mortality Among

Seniors As Cholesterol Numbers Decline

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226,

2005

Groups by Range of cholesterol, mg/dL

Age

65 - 74

> 74

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

Cholesterol

1. < 176

283

29 (10.2)

1.5

291

67 (23.0)

1.6

2. 176 - 199

285

26 (9.1)

1.4

277

50 (18.1)

1.0

3. 200 - 226

275

19 (6.9)

0.8

288

39 (13/5)

0.8

4. > 226

281

16 (5.7)

1.0

280

42 (15.0)

1.0

Non-HDL cholesterol

1. < 127

292

31 (10.6)

1.7

284

69 (24.3)

1.9

2. 127 - 151

283

20 (7.1)

1.0

289

41 (14.2)

0.9

3. 152 - 176

276

23 (8.3)

0.9

283

47 (16.6)

1.2

4.> 176

273

16 (5.9)

1.0

280

41(14.6)

1.0

HDL cholesterol

1. < 38

298

30 (10.1)

1.1

309

63 (20.4)

1.4

2. 38 - 46

266

19 (7.1)

11

284

45 (15.8)

1.2

3. 47 - 56

286

22 (7.7)

0.9

259

48 (18.5)

1.2

4. > 56

274

19 (6.9)

1.0

284

42 (14.8)

1.0

Triglycerides

1. < 99

283

26 (9.2)

1.2

284

45 (15.8)

0.8

2. 99.0 - 135.5

280

20 (7.1)

0.9

285

55 (19.3)

1.2

3. 135.6 - 191.2

281

23 (8.2)

1.1

283

51 (18.0)

1.2

4.> 191.2

280

21 (7.5)

1.0

284

47 (16.5)

1.0

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

1.< 97.9

281

28 (10.0)

2.4

287

61 (21.3)

1.6

2.97.9 - 120.6

282

26 (9.2)

1.7

281

57(20.3)

1.3

3. 120.7 - 144

282

22 (7.8)

1.6

285

42 (14.7)

1.1

4.> 144

279

14 (5.0)

1.0

283

38 (13.4)

1.0

*Adjusting for age, sex, ethnic group, education, body mass

index, apolipoprotein E, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension,

stroke, cancer, and smoking.

CI=confidence interval; HDL=high-density lipoprotein.

Rate ratio: numbers above 1.0 indicate increased relative

risk of dying.

[Guest guest]

That's okay , Monday morning we were told what a wonderful week we

were going to have. Tuesday morning the Jolly Weatherman said we were

going to have a killer blizzard starting late Tuesday night and lasting

through Wednesday about noon.

The Weatherman, Adylott, also said it was a " BMTP " (Bread, milk

and toilet paper) alert.

Tuesday afternoon the grocery stores and Wal-Mart were overrun with

folks stocking up for the rapidly approaching blizzard. Tuesday evening

we were all prepared and got all hunkered down in our homes ready to

face Nature's wrath.

The snow was to start at around 8:00 P.M. and increase in intensity

during the night. Well, at 10:00 P.M. when we took the dogs out for the

last run the snow had not quite gotten underway but it was a comin we

were sure.

Around 1:30 A.M. or so I happened to awaken and stuck my toe out the

back door to test the elements. It was wet so I was sure we were really

going to be in for it. I stuck a hand out and learned that the porch

railing (2x6) was very wet and had snow building up on top of the water.

Sure looked like a classic Okie blizzard for sure.

I got up early this morning to clear off the porch before we tracked and

packed the snow onto the porch and stairs. I first stuck the broom out

to clean off a spot for me to stand. I could not feel what the broom was

doing so I carefully stepped out - onto a completely dry porch. Snow?

Where? Not even any snow on the yard either.

You know, I need a job at the Weather Bureau. No where else could you be

wrong so many times and keep your job...

Cy, the Ancient Okie...

Re: Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF

DYING FOR RETIREES

oh my! you cannot get any worse than even local weather forcasting!!

That one hit a nerve!! I've heard all week that we are to get warm

weather and around 38 to 40 degrees. No! It's been around 10 degrees

each morning! Can you tell I want the snow to get out of here? I, hate,

cold, weather! *end rant*

*grin*

Regards,

Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

interesting info............

457 West #117 San Dimas, CA 91773 USA

Telephone: 909 596-9507 Facsimile: 909 596-9189

www.askbillsardi.com .............Email:

Bsardi@...

For Immediate Release 2/1/2005

LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

Researchers at Columbia University College of Physicians and

Surgeons in New York report a low cholesterol count doubles the risk

of

death among the senior Americans.

The report, published in the February 2005 issue of the Journal

of

the American Geriatrics Society, evaluated 2277 senior Americans,

aged

65 to 98 years, 21% who were taking cholesterol-lowering drugs. It is

widely believed that elevated blood cholesterol numbers are

associated

with health and blood vessel disease and mortality in middle-aged

populations. Researchers examined whether this was true among senior

adults. [Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226,

2005]

Over a period of 3 years, lower total cholesterol and

low-density

cholesterol (LDL) was associated with a greater risk of dying. Use of

statin cholesterol-lowering drugs seemed to lower this associated but

did not abolish the elevated risk of death.

Previous studies also confirm this newly published report. In

2001

researchers at the University of Hawaii (Manoa), reported that males

71-93 years of age enrolled in the Honolulu Heart Program with low

levels of cholesterol persisting over 20 years had a higher risk of

dying from all causes. Researchers then said: " We have been unable to

explain our results. These data cast doubt on the scientific

justification for lowering cholesterol to very low concentrations in

elderly people. " [Lancet 358: 351-55, 2001]

The largest study conducted to date (ALLHAT) reveals that

cholesterol-lowering drugs only lower mortality rates by insignificant

0.4% over and above usual medical care. [Journal American Medical Assn

288: 2998-3007, 2002] The widely reported benefits of cholesterol -

lowering drugs appear to be apparent only when high-risk groups are

included in studies. [Journal American Medical Assn 291:1864-70,

2004]

The idea of lowering cholesterol among retirees, or healthy

middle-aged

adults, appears to be in question.

To learn more about the risks and benefits of

cholesterol-lowering

drugs, and natural alternatives to boost cardiovascular health, see

the

new

e-book: How To Lower Your Cholesterol Phobia by health journalist Bill

Sardi, at the Natural Health Librarian

Chart From Recent Study Revealing Increased Mortality

Among

Seniors As Cholesterol Numbers Decline

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226,

2005

Groups by Range of cholesterol, mg/dL

Age

65 - 74

> 74

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

Cholesterol

1. < 176

283

29 (10.2)

1.5

291

67 (23.0)

1.6

2. 176 - 199

285

26 (9.1)

1.4

277

50 (18.1)

1.0

3. 200 - 226

275

19 (6.9)

0.8

288

39 (13/5)

0.8

4. > 226

281

16 (5.7)

1.0

280

42 (15.0)

1.0

Non-HDL cholesterol

1. < 127

292

31 (10.6)

1.7

284

69 (24.3)

1.9

2. 127 - 151

283

20 (7.1)

1.0

289

41 (14.2)

0.9

3. 152 - 176

276

23 (8.3)

0.9

283

47 (16.6)

1.2

4.> 176

273

16 (5.9)

1.0

280

41(14.6)

1.0

HDL cholesterol

1. < 38

298

30 (10.1)

1.1

309

63 (20.4)

1.4

2. 38 - 46

266

19 (7.1)

11

284

45 (15.8)

1.2

3. 47 - 56

286

22 (7.7)

0.9

259

48 (18.5)

1.2

4. > 56

274

19 (6.9)

1.0

284

42 (14.8)

1.0

Triglycerides

1. < 99

283

26 (9.2)

1.2

284

45 (15.8)

0.8

2. 99.0 - 135.5

280

20 (7.1)

0.9

285

55 (19.3)

1.2

3. 135.6 - 191.2

281

23 (8.2)

1.1

283

51 (18.0)

1.2

4.> 191.2

280

21 (7.5)

1.0

284

47 (16.5)

1.0

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

1.< 97.9

281

28 (10.0)

2.4

287

61 (21.3)

1.6

2.97.9 - 120.6

282

26 (9.2)

1.7

281

57(20.3)

1.3

3. 120.7 - 144

282

22 (7.8)

1.6

285

42 (14.7)

1.1

4.> 144

279

14 (5.0)

1.0

283

38 (13.4)

1.0

*Adjusting for age, sex, ethnic group, education, body

mass

index, apolipoprotein E, diabetes mellitus, heart disease,

hypertension,

stroke, cancer, and smoking.

CI=confidence interval; HDL=high-density lipoprotein.

Rate ratio: numbers above 1.0 indicate increased relative

risk of dying.

[Guest guest]

Well , You could do like I did ---and move to sunny (most of the time)

California away from the cold and snow of Ohio!

Re: Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF

DYING FOR RETIREES

oh my! you cannot get any worse than even local weather forcasting!! That

one hit a nerve!! I've heard all week that we are to get warm weather and

around 38 to 40 degrees. No! It's been around 10 degrees each morning! Can

you tell I want the snow to get out of here? I, hate, cold, weather!

*end rant*

*grin*

Regards,

Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

interesting info............

457 West #117 San Dimas, CA 91773 USA

Telephone: 909 596-9507 Facsimile: 909 596-9189

www.askbillsardi.com .............Email: Bsardi@...

For Immediate Release 2/1/2005

LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

Researchers at Columbia University College of Physicians and

Surgeons in New York report a low cholesterol count doubles the risk of

death among the senior Americans.

The report, published in the February 2005 issue of the Journal of

the American Geriatrics Society, evaluated 2277 senior Americans, aged

65 to 98 years, 21% who were taking cholesterol-lowering drugs. It is

widely believed that elevated blood cholesterol numbers are associated

with health and blood vessel disease and mortality in middle-aged

populations. Researchers examined whether this was true among senior

adults. [Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226, 2005]

Over a period of 3 years, lower total cholesterol and low-density

cholesterol (LDL) was associated with a greater risk of dying. Use of

statin cholesterol-lowering drugs seemed to lower this associated but

did not abolish the elevated risk of death.

Previous studies also confirm this newly published report. In 2001

researchers at the University of Hawaii (Manoa), reported that males

71-93 years of age enrolled in the Honolulu Heart Program with low

levels of cholesterol persisting over 20 years had a higher risk of

dying from all causes. Researchers then said: " We have been unable to

explain our results. These data cast doubt on the scientific

justification for lowering cholesterol to very low concentrations in

elderly people. " [Lancet 358: 351-55, 2001]

The largest study conducted to date (ALLHAT) reveals that

cholesterol-lowering drugs only lower mortality rates by insignificant

0.4% over and above usual medical care. [Journal American Medical Assn

288: 2998-3007, 2002] The widely reported benefits of cholesterol -

lowering drugs appear to be apparent only when high-risk groups are

included in studies. [Journal American Medical Assn 291:1864-70, 2004]

The idea of lowering cholesterol among retirees, or healthy middle-aged

adults, appears to be in question.

To learn more about the risks and benefits of cholesterol-lowering

drugs, and natural alternatives to boost cardiovascular health, see the

new

e-book: How To Lower Your Cholesterol Phobia by health journalist Bill

Sardi, at the Natural Health Librarian

Chart From Recent Study Revealing Increased Mortality Among

Seniors As Cholesterol Numbers Decline

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226,

2005

Groups by Range of cholesterol, mg/dL

Age

65 - 74

> 74

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

Cholesterol

1. < 176

283

29 (10.2)

1.5

291

67 (23.0)

1.6

2. 176 - 199

285

26 (9.1)

1.4

277

50 (18.1)

1.0

3. 200 - 226

275

19 (6.9)

0.8

288

39 (13/5)

0.8

4. > 226

281

16 (5.7)

1.0

280

42 (15.0)

1.0

Non-HDL cholesterol

1. < 127

292

31 (10.6)

1.7

284

69 (24.3)

1.9

2. 127 - 151

283

20 (7.1)

1.0

289

41 (14.2)

0.9

3. 152 - 176

276

23 (8.3)

0.9

283

47 (16.6)

1.2

4.> 176

273

16 (5.9)

1.0

280

41(14.6)

1.0

HDL cholesterol

1. < 38

298

30 (10.1)

1.1

309

63 (20.4)

1.4

2. 38 - 46

266

19 (7.1)

11

284

45 (15.8)

1.2

3. 47 - 56

286

22 (7.7)

0.9

259

48 (18.5)

1.2

4. > 56

274

19 (6.9)

1.0

284

42 (14.8)

1.0

Triglycerides

1. < 99

283

26 (9.2)

1.2

284

45 (15.8)

0.8

2. 99.0 - 135.5

280

20 (7.1)

0.9

285

55 (19.3)

1.2

3. 135.6 - 191.2

281

23 (8.2)

1.1

283

51 (18.0)

1.2

4.> 191.2

280

21 (7.5)

1.0

284

47 (16.5)

1.0

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

1.< 97.9

281

28 (10.0)

2.4

287

61 (21.3)

1.6

2.97.9 - 120.6

282

26 (9.2)

1.7

281

57(20.3)

1.3

3. 120.7 - 144

282

22 (7.8)

1.6

285

42 (14.7)

1.1

4.> 144

279

14 (5.0)

1.0

283

38 (13.4)

1.0

*Adjusting for age, sex, ethnic group, education, body mass

index, apolipoprotein E, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension,

stroke, cancer, and smoking.

CI=confidence interval; HDL=high-density lipoprotein.

Rate ratio: numbers above 1.0 indicate increased relative

risk of dying.

[Guest guest]

Well , You could do like I did ---and move to sunny (most of the time)

California away from the cold and snow of Ohio!

Re: Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF

DYING FOR RETIREES

oh my! you cannot get any worse than even local weather forcasting!! That

one hit a nerve!! I've heard all week that we are to get warm weather and

around 38 to 40 degrees. No! It's been around 10 degrees each morning! Can

you tell I want the snow to get out of here? I, hate, cold, weather!

*end rant*

*grin*

Regards,

Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

interesting info............

457 West #117 San Dimas, CA 91773 USA

Telephone: 909 596-9507 Facsimile: 909 596-9189

www.askbillsardi.com .............Email: Bsardi@...

For Immediate Release 2/1/2005

LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

Researchers at Columbia University College of Physicians and

Surgeons in New York report a low cholesterol count doubles the risk of

death among the senior Americans.

The report, published in the February 2005 issue of the Journal of

the American Geriatrics Society, evaluated 2277 senior Americans, aged

65 to 98 years, 21% who were taking cholesterol-lowering drugs. It is

widely believed that elevated blood cholesterol numbers are associated

with health and blood vessel disease and mortality in middle-aged

populations. Researchers examined whether this was true among senior

adults. [Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226, 2005]

Over a period of 3 years, lower total cholesterol and low-density

cholesterol (LDL) was associated with a greater risk of dying. Use of

statin cholesterol-lowering drugs seemed to lower this associated but

did not abolish the elevated risk of death.

Previous studies also confirm this newly published report. In 2001

researchers at the University of Hawaii (Manoa), reported that males

71-93 years of age enrolled in the Honolulu Heart Program with low

levels of cholesterol persisting over 20 years had a higher risk of

dying from all causes. Researchers then said: " We have been unable to

explain our results. These data cast doubt on the scientific

justification for lowering cholesterol to very low concentrations in

elderly people. " [Lancet 358: 351-55, 2001]

The largest study conducted to date (ALLHAT) reveals that

cholesterol-lowering drugs only lower mortality rates by insignificant

0.4% over and above usual medical care. [Journal American Medical Assn

288: 2998-3007, 2002] The widely reported benefits of cholesterol -

lowering drugs appear to be apparent only when high-risk groups are

included in studies. [Journal American Medical Assn 291:1864-70, 2004]

The idea of lowering cholesterol among retirees, or healthy middle-aged

adults, appears to be in question.

To learn more about the risks and benefits of cholesterol-lowering

drugs, and natural alternatives to boost cardiovascular health, see the

new

e-book: How To Lower Your Cholesterol Phobia by health journalist Bill

Sardi, at the Natural Health Librarian

Chart From Recent Study Revealing Increased Mortality Among

Seniors As Cholesterol Numbers Decline

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226,

2005

Groups by Range of cholesterol, mg/dL

Age

65 - 74

> 74

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

Cholesterol

1. < 176

283

29 (10.2)

1.5

291

67 (23.0)

1.6

2. 176 - 199

285

26 (9.1)

1.4

277

50 (18.1)

1.0

3. 200 - 226

275

19 (6.9)

0.8

288

39 (13/5)

0.8

4. > 226

281

16 (5.7)

1.0

280

42 (15.0)

1.0

Non-HDL cholesterol

1. < 127

292

31 (10.6)

1.7

284

69 (24.3)

1.9

2. 127 - 151

283

20 (7.1)

1.0

289

41 (14.2)

0.9

3. 152 - 176

276

23 (8.3)

0.9

283

47 (16.6)

1.2

4.> 176

273

16 (5.9)

1.0

280

41(14.6)

1.0

HDL cholesterol

1. < 38

298

30 (10.1)

1.1

309

63 (20.4)

1.4

2. 38 - 46

266

19 (7.1)

11

284

45 (15.8)

1.2

3. 47 - 56

286

22 (7.7)

0.9

259

48 (18.5)

1.2

4. > 56

274

19 (6.9)

1.0

284

42 (14.8)

1.0

Triglycerides

1. < 99

283

26 (9.2)

1.2

284

45 (15.8)

0.8

2. 99.0 - 135.5

280

20 (7.1)

0.9

285

55 (19.3)

1.2

3. 135.6 - 191.2

281

23 (8.2)

1.1

283

51 (18.0)

1.2

4.> 191.2

280

21 (7.5)

1.0

284

47 (16.5)

1.0

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

1.< 97.9

281

28 (10.0)

2.4

287

61 (21.3)

1.6

2.97.9 - 120.6

282

26 (9.2)

1.7

281

57(20.3)

1.3

3. 120.7 - 144

282

22 (7.8)

1.6

285

42 (14.7)

1.1

4.> 144

279

14 (5.0)

1.0

283

38 (13.4)

1.0

*Adjusting for age, sex, ethnic group, education, body mass

index, apolipoprotein E, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension,

stroke, cancer, and smoking.

CI=confidence interval; HDL=high-density lipoprotein.

Rate ratio: numbers above 1.0 indicate increased relative

risk of dying.

[Guest guest]

Well , You could do like I did ---and move to sunny (most of the time)

California away from the cold and snow of Ohio!

Re: Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF

DYING FOR RETIREES

oh my! you cannot get any worse than even local weather forcasting!! That

one hit a nerve!! I've heard all week that we are to get warm weather and

around 38 to 40 degrees. No! It's been around 10 degrees each morning! Can

you tell I want the snow to get out of here? I, hate, cold, weather!

*end rant*

*grin*

Regards,

Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

interesting info............

457 West #117 San Dimas, CA 91773 USA

Telephone: 909 596-9507 Facsimile: 909 596-9189

www.askbillsardi.com .............Email: Bsardi@...

For Immediate Release 2/1/2005

LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

Researchers at Columbia University College of Physicians and

Surgeons in New York report a low cholesterol count doubles the risk of

death among the senior Americans.

The report, published in the February 2005 issue of the Journal of

the American Geriatrics Society, evaluated 2277 senior Americans, aged

65 to 98 years, 21% who were taking cholesterol-lowering drugs. It is

widely believed that elevated blood cholesterol numbers are associated

with health and blood vessel disease and mortality in middle-aged

populations. Researchers examined whether this was true among senior

adults. [Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226, 2005]

Over a period of 3 years, lower total cholesterol and low-density

cholesterol (LDL) was associated with a greater risk of dying. Use of

statin cholesterol-lowering drugs seemed to lower this associated but

did not abolish the elevated risk of death.

Previous studies also confirm this newly published report. In 2001

researchers at the University of Hawaii (Manoa), reported that males

71-93 years of age enrolled in the Honolulu Heart Program with low

levels of cholesterol persisting over 20 years had a higher risk of

dying from all causes. Researchers then said: " We have been unable to

explain our results. These data cast doubt on the scientific

justification for lowering cholesterol to very low concentrations in

elderly people. " [Lancet 358: 351-55, 2001]

The largest study conducted to date (ALLHAT) reveals that

cholesterol-lowering drugs only lower mortality rates by insignificant

0.4% over and above usual medical care. [Journal American Medical Assn

288: 2998-3007, 2002] The widely reported benefits of cholesterol -

lowering drugs appear to be apparent only when high-risk groups are

included in studies. [Journal American Medical Assn 291:1864-70, 2004]

The idea of lowering cholesterol among retirees, or healthy middle-aged

adults, appears to be in question.

To learn more about the risks and benefits of cholesterol-lowering

drugs, and natural alternatives to boost cardiovascular health, see the

new

e-book: How To Lower Your Cholesterol Phobia by health journalist Bill

Sardi, at the Natural Health Librarian

Chart From Recent Study Revealing Increased Mortality Among

Seniors As Cholesterol Numbers Decline

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226,

2005

Groups by Range of cholesterol, mg/dL

Age

65 - 74

> 74

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

Cholesterol

1. < 176

283

29 (10.2)

1.5

291

67 (23.0)

1.6

2. 176 - 199

285

26 (9.1)

1.4

277

50 (18.1)

1.0

3. 200 - 226

275

19 (6.9)

0.8

288

39 (13/5)

0.8

4. > 226

281

16 (5.7)

1.0

280

42 (15.0)

1.0

Non-HDL cholesterol

1. < 127

292

31 (10.6)

1.7

284

69 (24.3)

1.9

2. 127 - 151

283

20 (7.1)

1.0

289

41 (14.2)

0.9

3. 152 - 176

276

23 (8.3)

0.9

283

47 (16.6)

1.2

4.> 176

273

16 (5.9)

1.0

280

41(14.6)

1.0

HDL cholesterol

1. < 38

298

30 (10.1)

1.1

309

63 (20.4)

1.4

2. 38 - 46

266

19 (7.1)

11

284

45 (15.8)

1.2

3. 47 - 56

286

22 (7.7)

0.9

259

48 (18.5)

1.2

4. > 56

274

19 (6.9)

1.0

284

42 (14.8)

1.0

Triglycerides

1. < 99

283

26 (9.2)

1.2

284

45 (15.8)

0.8

2. 99.0 - 135.5

280

20 (7.1)

0.9

285

55 (19.3)

1.2

3. 135.6 - 191.2

281

23 (8.2)

1.1

283

51 (18.0)

1.2

4.> 191.2

280

21 (7.5)

1.0

284

47 (16.5)

1.0

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

1.< 97.9

281

28 (10.0)

2.4

287

61 (21.3)

1.6

2.97.9 - 120.6

282

26 (9.2)

1.7

281

57(20.3)

1.3

3. 120.7 - 144

282

22 (7.8)

1.6

285

42 (14.7)

1.1

4.> 144

279

14 (5.0)

1.0

283

38 (13.4)

1.0

*Adjusting for age, sex, ethnic group, education, body mass

index, apolipoprotein E, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension,

stroke, cancer, and smoking.

CI=confidence interval; HDL=high-density lipoprotein.

Rate ratio: numbers above 1.0 indicate increased relative

risk of dying.

[Guest guest]

,

You and I _both_ hate the snow and the cold weather. That's why we moved

from Baltimore back here to sunny Southern California. Today it was almost

65. Tomorrow it'll be 72. Even Baltimore has been very cold too, temps down

in the teens in the morning. I don't miss that one bit.

Bill

[Guest guest]

,

You and I _both_ hate the snow and the cold weather. That's why we moved

from Baltimore back here to sunny Southern California. Today it was almost

65. Tomorrow it'll be 72. Even Baltimore has been very cold too, temps down

in the teens in the morning. I don't miss that one bit.

Bill

[Guest guest]

,

You and I _both_ hate the snow and the cold weather. That's why we moved

from Baltimore back here to sunny Southern California. Today it was almost

65. Tomorrow it'll be 72. Even Baltimore has been very cold too, temps down

in the teens in the morning. I don't miss that one bit.

Bill

[Guest guest]

Oh Cy,

Yes there is another job where you can be wrong many times and still keep

the job. As a doctor.

Bill

[Guest guest]

Oh Cy,

Yes there is another job where you can be wrong many times and still keep

the job. As a doctor.

Bill

[Guest guest]

Oh Cy,

Yes there is another job where you can be wrong many times and still keep

the job. As a doctor.

Bill

[Guest guest]

Bill, that is actually what started this thread. The fact that most

doctors have no clue so far as diet is concerned...

Cy, the Ancient Okie... Re: Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF

DYING FOR RETIREES

Oh Cy,

Yes there is another job where you can be wrong many times and still

keep

the job. As a doctor.

Bill

[Guest guest]

Bill, that is actually what started this thread. The fact that most

doctors have no clue so far as diet is concerned...

Cy, the Ancient Okie... Re: Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF

DYING FOR RETIREES

Oh Cy,

Yes there is another job where you can be wrong many times and still

keep

the job. As a doctor.

Bill

[Guest guest]

It is windy here today though.

Victor

ðW-

Re: Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF

DYING FOR RETIREES

>

> ,

>

> You and I _both_ hate the snow and the cold weather. That's why we moved

> from Baltimore back here to sunny Southern California. Today it was almost

> 65. Tomorrow it'll be 72. Even Baltimore has been very cold too, temps

down

> in the teens in the morning. I don't miss that one bit.

>

> Bill

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hahah. true that! they can be wrong so often and still keep their jobs lol

Regards,

Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

interesting info............

457 West #117 San Dimas, CA 91773 USA

Telephone: 909 596-9507 Facsimile: 909 596-9189

www.askbillsardi.com .............Email:

Bsardi@...

For Immediate Release 2/1/2005

LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

Researchers at Columbia University College of Physicians and

Surgeons in New York report a low cholesterol count doubles the risk

of

death among the senior Americans.

The report, published in the February 2005 issue of the Journal

of

the American Geriatrics Society, evaluated 2277 senior Americans,

aged

65 to 98 years, 21% who were taking cholesterol-lowering drugs. It is

widely believed that elevated blood cholesterol numbers are

associated

with health and blood vessel disease and mortality in middle-aged

populations. Researchers examined whether this was true among senior

adults. [Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226,

2005]

Over a period of 3 years, lower total cholesterol and

low-density

cholesterol (LDL) was associated with a greater risk of dying. Use of

statin cholesterol-lowering drugs seemed to lower this associated but

did not abolish the elevated risk of death.

Previous studies also confirm this newly published report. In

2001

researchers at the University of Hawaii (Manoa), reported that males

71-93 years of age enrolled in the Honolulu Heart Program with low

levels of cholesterol persisting over 20 years had a higher risk of

dying from all causes. Researchers then said: " We have been unable to

explain our results. These data cast doubt on the scientific

justification for lowering cholesterol to very low concentrations in

elderly people. " [Lancet 358: 351-55, 2001]

The largest study conducted to date (ALLHAT) reveals that

cholesterol-lowering drugs only lower mortality rates by insignificant

0.4% over and above usual medical care. [Journal American Medical Assn

288: 2998-3007, 2002] The widely reported benefits of cholesterol -

lowering drugs appear to be apparent only when high-risk groups are

included in studies. [Journal American Medical Assn 291:1864-70,

2004]

The idea of lowering cholesterol among retirees, or healthy

middle-aged

adults, appears to be in question.

To learn more about the risks and benefits of

cholesterol-lowering

drugs, and natural alternatives to boost cardiovascular health, see

the

new

e-book: How To Lower Your Cholesterol Phobia by health journalist Bill

Sardi, at the Natural Health Librarian

Chart From Recent Study Revealing Increased Mortality

Among

Seniors As Cholesterol Numbers Decline

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226,

2005

Groups by Range of cholesterol, mg/dL

Age

65 - 74

> 74

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

Cholesterol

1. < 176

283

29 (10.2)

1.5

291

67 (23.0)

1.6

2. 176 - 199

285

26 (9.1)

1.4

277

50 (18.1)

1.0

3. 200 - 226

275

19 (6.9)

0.8

288

39 (13/5)

0.8

4. > 226

281

16 (5.7)

1.0

280

42 (15.0)

1.0

Non-HDL cholesterol

1. < 127

292

31 (10.6)

1.7

284

69 (24.3)

1.9

2. 127 - 151

283

20 (7.1)

1.0

289

41 (14.2)

0.9

3. 152 - 176

276

23 (8.3)

0.9

283

47 (16.6)

1.2

4.> 176

273

16 (5.9)

1.0

280

41(14.6)

1.0

HDL cholesterol

1. < 38

298

30 (10.1)

1.1

309

63 (20.4)

1.4

2. 38 - 46

266

19 (7.1)

11

284

45 (15.8)

1.2

3. 47 - 56

286

22 (7.7)

0.9

259

48 (18.5)

1.2

4. > 56

274

19 (6.9)

1.0

284

42 (14.8)

1.0

Triglycerides

1. < 99

283

26 (9.2)

1.2

284

45 (15.8)

0.8

2. 99.0 - 135.5

280

20 (7.1)

0.9

285

55 (19.3)

1.2

3. 135.6 - 191.2

281

23 (8.2)

1.1

283

51 (18.0)

1.2

4.> 191.2

280

21 (7.5)

1.0

284

47 (16.5)

1.0

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

1.< 97.9

281

28 (10.0)

2.4

287

61 (21.3)

1.6

2.97.9 - 120.6

282

26 (9.2)

1.7

281

57(20.3)

1.3

3. 120.7 - 144

282

22 (7.8)

1.6

285

42 (14.7)

1.1

4.> 144

279

14 (5.0)

1.0

283

38 (13.4)

1.0

*Adjusting for age, sex, ethnic group, education, body

mass

index, apolipoprotein E, diabetes mellitus, heart disease,

hypertension,

stroke, cancer, and smoking.

CI=confidence interval; HDL=high-density lipoprotein.

Rate ratio: numbers above 1.0 indicate increased relative

risk of dying.

[Guest guest]

Hahah. true that! they can be wrong so often and still keep their jobs lol

Regards,

Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

interesting info............

457 West #117 San Dimas, CA 91773 USA

Telephone: 909 596-9507 Facsimile: 909 596-9189

www.askbillsardi.com .............Email:

Bsardi@...

For Immediate Release 2/1/2005

LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

Researchers at Columbia University College of Physicians and

Surgeons in New York report a low cholesterol count doubles the risk

of

death among the senior Americans.

The report, published in the February 2005 issue of the Journal

of

the American Geriatrics Society, evaluated 2277 senior Americans,

aged

65 to 98 years, 21% who were taking cholesterol-lowering drugs. It is

widely believed that elevated blood cholesterol numbers are

associated

with health and blood vessel disease and mortality in middle-aged

populations. Researchers examined whether this was true among senior

adults. [Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226,

2005]

Over a period of 3 years, lower total cholesterol and

low-density

cholesterol (LDL) was associated with a greater risk of dying. Use of

statin cholesterol-lowering drugs seemed to lower this associated but

did not abolish the elevated risk of death.

Previous studies also confirm this newly published report. In

2001

researchers at the University of Hawaii (Manoa), reported that males

71-93 years of age enrolled in the Honolulu Heart Program with low

levels of cholesterol persisting over 20 years had a higher risk of

dying from all causes. Researchers then said: " We have been unable to

explain our results. These data cast doubt on the scientific

justification for lowering cholesterol to very low concentrations in

elderly people. " [Lancet 358: 351-55, 2001]

The largest study conducted to date (ALLHAT) reveals that

cholesterol-lowering drugs only lower mortality rates by insignificant

0.4% over and above usual medical care. [Journal American Medical Assn

288: 2998-3007, 2002] The widely reported benefits of cholesterol -

lowering drugs appear to be apparent only when high-risk groups are

included in studies. [Journal American Medical Assn 291:1864-70,

2004]

The idea of lowering cholesterol among retirees, or healthy

middle-aged

adults, appears to be in question.

To learn more about the risks and benefits of

cholesterol-lowering

drugs, and natural alternatives to boost cardiovascular health, see

the

new

e-book: How To Lower Your Cholesterol Phobia by health journalist Bill

Sardi, at the Natural Health Librarian

Chart From Recent Study Revealing Increased Mortality

Among

Seniors As Cholesterol Numbers Decline

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226,

2005

Groups by Range of cholesterol, mg/dL

Age

65 - 74

> 74

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

Cholesterol

1. < 176

283

29 (10.2)

1.5

291

67 (23.0)

1.6

2. 176 - 199

285

26 (9.1)

1.4

277

50 (18.1)

1.0

3. 200 - 226

275

19 (6.9)

0.8

288

39 (13/5)

0.8

4. > 226

281

16 (5.7)

1.0

280

42 (15.0)

1.0

Non-HDL cholesterol

1. < 127

292

31 (10.6)

1.7

284

69 (24.3)

1.9

2. 127 - 151

283

20 (7.1)

1.0

289

41 (14.2)

0.9

3. 152 - 176

276

23 (8.3)

0.9

283

47 (16.6)

1.2

4.> 176

273

16 (5.9)

1.0

280

41(14.6)

1.0

HDL cholesterol

1. < 38

298

30 (10.1)

1.1

309

63 (20.4)

1.4

2. 38 - 46

266

19 (7.1)

11

284

45 (15.8)

1.2

3. 47 - 56

286

22 (7.7)

0.9

259

48 (18.5)

1.2

4. > 56

274

19 (6.9)

1.0

284

42 (14.8)

1.0

Triglycerides

1. < 99

283

26 (9.2)

1.2

284

45 (15.8)

0.8

2. 99.0 - 135.5

280

20 (7.1)

0.9

285

55 (19.3)

1.2

3. 135.6 - 191.2

281

23 (8.2)

1.1

283

51 (18.0)

1.2

4.> 191.2

280

21 (7.5)

1.0

284

47 (16.5)

1.0

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

1.< 97.9

281

28 (10.0)

2.4

287

61 (21.3)

1.6

2.97.9 - 120.6

282

26 (9.2)

1.7

281

57(20.3)

1.3

3. 120.7 - 144

282

22 (7.8)

1.6

285

42 (14.7)

1.1

4.> 144

279

14 (5.0)

1.0

283

38 (13.4)

1.0

*Adjusting for age, sex, ethnic group, education, body

mass

index, apolipoprotein E, diabetes mellitus, heart disease,

hypertension,

stroke, cancer, and smoking.

CI=confidence interval; HDL=high-density lipoprotein.

Rate ratio: numbers above 1.0 indicate increased relative

risk of dying.

[Guest guest]

Hahah. true that! they can be wrong so often and still keep their jobs lol

Regards,

Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

interesting info............

457 West #117 San Dimas, CA 91773 USA

Telephone: 909 596-9507 Facsimile: 909 596-9189

www.askbillsardi.com .............Email:

Bsardi@...

For Immediate Release 2/1/2005

LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

Researchers at Columbia University College of Physicians and

Surgeons in New York report a low cholesterol count doubles the risk

of

death among the senior Americans.

The report, published in the February 2005 issue of the Journal

of

the American Geriatrics Society, evaluated 2277 senior Americans,

aged

65 to 98 years, 21% who were taking cholesterol-lowering drugs. It is

widely believed that elevated blood cholesterol numbers are

associated

with health and blood vessel disease and mortality in middle-aged

populations. Researchers examined whether this was true among senior

adults. [Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226,

2005]

Over a period of 3 years, lower total cholesterol and

low-density

cholesterol (LDL) was associated with a greater risk of dying. Use of

statin cholesterol-lowering drugs seemed to lower this associated but

did not abolish the elevated risk of death.

Previous studies also confirm this newly published report. In

2001

researchers at the University of Hawaii (Manoa), reported that males

71-93 years of age enrolled in the Honolulu Heart Program with low

levels of cholesterol persisting over 20 years had a higher risk of

dying from all causes. Researchers then said: " We have been unable to

explain our results. These data cast doubt on the scientific

justification for lowering cholesterol to very low concentrations in

elderly people. " [Lancet 358: 351-55, 2001]

The largest study conducted to date (ALLHAT) reveals that

cholesterol-lowering drugs only lower mortality rates by insignificant

0.4% over and above usual medical care. [Journal American Medical Assn

288: 2998-3007, 2002] The widely reported benefits of cholesterol -

lowering drugs appear to be apparent only when high-risk groups are

included in studies. [Journal American Medical Assn 291:1864-70,

2004]

The idea of lowering cholesterol among retirees, or healthy

middle-aged

adults, appears to be in question.

To learn more about the risks and benefits of

cholesterol-lowering

drugs, and natural alternatives to boost cardiovascular health, see

the

new

e-book: How To Lower Your Cholesterol Phobia by health journalist Bill

Sardi, at the Natural Health Librarian

Chart From Recent Study Revealing Increased Mortality

Among

Seniors As Cholesterol Numbers Decline

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226,

2005

Groups by Range of cholesterol, mg/dL

Age

65 - 74

> 74

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

Cholesterol

1. < 176

283

29 (10.2)

1.5

291

67 (23.0)

1.6

2. 176 - 199

285

26 (9.1)

1.4

277

50 (18.1)

1.0

3. 200 - 226

275

19 (6.9)

0.8

288

39 (13/5)

0.8

4. > 226

281

16 (5.7)

1.0

280

42 (15.0)

1.0

Non-HDL cholesterol

1. < 127

292

31 (10.6)

1.7

284

69 (24.3)

1.9

2. 127 - 151

283

20 (7.1)

1.0

289

41 (14.2)

0.9

3. 152 - 176

276

23 (8.3)

0.9

283

47 (16.6)

1.2

4.> 176

273

16 (5.9)

1.0

280

41(14.6)

1.0

HDL cholesterol

1. < 38

298

30 (10.1)

1.1

309

63 (20.4)

1.4

2. 38 - 46

266

19 (7.1)

11

284

45 (15.8)

1.2

3. 47 - 56

286

22 (7.7)

0.9

259

48 (18.5)

1.2

4. > 56

274

19 (6.9)

1.0

284

42 (14.8)

1.0

Triglycerides

1. < 99

283

26 (9.2)

1.2

284

45 (15.8)

0.8

2. 99.0 - 135.5

280

20 (7.1)

0.9

285

55 (19.3)

1.2

3. 135.6 - 191.2

281

23 (8.2)

1.1

283

51 (18.0)

1.2

4.> 191.2

280

21 (7.5)

1.0

284

47 (16.5)

1.0

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

1.< 97.9

281

28 (10.0)

2.4

287

61 (21.3)

1.6

2.97.9 - 120.6

282

26 (9.2)

1.7

281

57(20.3)

1.3

3. 120.7 - 144

282

22 (7.8)

1.6

285

42 (14.7)

1.1

4.> 144

279

14 (5.0)

1.0

283

38 (13.4)

1.0

*Adjusting for age, sex, ethnic group, education, body

mass

index, apolipoprotein E, diabetes mellitus, heart disease,

hypertension,

stroke, cancer, and smoking.

CI=confidence interval; HDL=high-density lipoprotein.

Rate ratio: numbers above 1.0 indicate increased relative

risk of dying.

[Guest guest]

ya but pat I don't want to experience the earthquakes lol

there is always Florida but then you got an infestation of bugs, snakes, and

last I seen on the news in Miami is an outbreak of pythons from them dropping

exotic pets into the local swamp from not wanting them! They had on record a 12

foot python fighting a 30 foot croc for 30 hours! At the end of the footage, the

python and croc split ways and no one won the fight. nuts!

Regards,

Fw: LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

interesting info............

457 West #117 San Dimas, CA 91773 USA

Telephone: 909 596-9507 Facsimile: 909 596-9189

www.askbillsardi.com .............Email: Bsardi@...

For Immediate Release 2/1/2005

LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

Researchers at Columbia University College of Physicians and

Surgeons in New York report a low cholesterol count doubles the risk of

death among the senior Americans.

The report, published in the February 2005 issue of the Journal of

the American Geriatrics Society, evaluated 2277 senior Americans, aged

65 to 98 years, 21% who were taking cholesterol-lowering drugs. It is

widely believed that elevated blood cholesterol numbers are associated

with health and blood vessel disease and mortality in middle-aged

populations. Researchers examined whether this was true among senior

adults. [Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226, 2005]

Over a period of 3 years, lower total cholesterol and low-density

cholesterol (LDL) was associated with a greater risk of dying. Use of

statin cholesterol-lowering drugs seemed to lower this associated but

did not abolish the elevated risk of death.

Previous studies also confirm this newly published report. In 2001

researchers at the University of Hawaii (Manoa), reported that males

71-93 years of age enrolled in the Honolulu Heart Program with low

levels of cholesterol persisting over 20 years had a higher risk of

dying from all causes. Researchers then said: " We have been unable to

explain our results. These data cast doubt on the scientific

justification for lowering cholesterol to very low concentrations in

elderly people. " [Lancet 358: 351-55, 2001]

The largest study conducted to date (ALLHAT) reveals that

cholesterol-lowering drugs only lower mortality rates by insignificant

0.4% over and above usual medical care. [Journal American Medical Assn

288: 2998-3007, 2002] The widely reported benefits of cholesterol -

lowering drugs appear to be apparent only when high-risk groups are

included in studies. [Journal American Medical Assn 291:1864-70, 2004]

The idea of lowering cholesterol among retirees, or healthy middle-aged

adults, appears to be in question.

To learn more about the risks and benefits of cholesterol-lowering

drugs, and natural alternatives to boost cardiovascular health, see the

new

e-book: How To Lower Your Cholesterol Phobia by health journalist Bill

Sardi, at the Natural Health Librarian

Chart From Recent Study Revealing Increased Mortality Among

Seniors As Cholesterol Numbers Decline

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226,

2005

Groups by Range of cholesterol, mg/dL

Age

65 - 74

> 74

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

Cholesterol

1. < 176

283

29 (10.2)

1.5

291

67 (23.0)

1.6

2. 176 - 199

285

26 (9.1)

1.4

277

50 (18.1)

1.0

3. 200 - 226

275

19 (6.9)

0.8

288

39 (13/5)

0.8

4. > 226

281

16 (5.7)

1.0

280

42 (15.0)

1.0

Non-HDL cholesterol

1. < 127

292

31 (10.6)

1.7

284

69 (24.3)

1.9

2. 127 - 151

283

20 (7.1)

1.0

289

41 (14.2)

0.9

3. 152 - 176

276

23 (8.3)

0.9

283

47 (16.6)

1.2

4.> 176

273

16 (5.9)

1.0

280

41(14.6)

1.0

HDL cholesterol

1. < 38

298

30 (10.1)

1.1

309

63 (20.4)

1.4

2. 38 - 46

266

19 (7.1)

11

284

45 (15.8)

1.2

3. 47 - 56

286

22 (7.7)

0.9

259

48 (18.5)

1.2

4. > 56

274

19 (6.9)

1.0

284

42 (14.8)

1.0

Triglycerides

1. < 99

283

26 (9.2)

1.2

284

45 (15.8)

0.8

2. 99.0 - 135.5

280

20 (7.1)

0.9

285

55 (19.3)

1.2

3. 135.6 - 191.2

281

23 (8.2)

1.1

283

51 (18.0)

1.2

4.> 191.2

280

21 (7.5)

1.0

284

47 (16.5)

1.0

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

1.< 97.9

281

28 (10.0)

2.4

287

61 (21.3)

1.6

2.97.9 - 120.6

282

26 (9.2)

1.7

281

57(20.3)

1.3

3. 120.7 - 144

282

22 (7.8)

1.6

285

42 (14.7)

1.1

4.> 144

279

14 (5.0)

1.0

283

38 (13.4)

1.0

*Adjusting for age, sex, ethnic group, education, body mass

index, apolipoprotein E, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension,

stroke, cancer, and smoking.

CI=confidence interval; HDL=high-density lipoprotein.

Rate ratio: numbers above 1.0 indicate increased relative

risk of dying.

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For Immediate Release 2/1/2005

LOWERING CHOLESTEROL DOUBLES RISK OF DYING FOR RETIREES

Researchers at Columbia University College of Physicians and

Surgeons in New York report a low cholesterol count doubles the risk of

death among the senior Americans.

The report, published in the February 2005 issue of the Journal of

the American Geriatrics Society, evaluated 2277 senior Americans, aged

65 to 98 years, 21% who were taking cholesterol-lowering drugs. It is

widely believed that elevated blood cholesterol numbers are associated

with health and blood vessel disease and mortality in middle-aged

populations. Researchers examined whether this was true among senior

adults. [Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226, 2005]

Over a period of 3 years, lower total cholesterol and low-density

cholesterol (LDL) was associated with a greater risk of dying. Use of

statin cholesterol-lowering drugs seemed to lower this associated but

did not abolish the elevated risk of death.

Previous studies also confirm this newly published report. In 2001

researchers at the University of Hawaii (Manoa), reported that males

71-93 years of age enrolled in the Honolulu Heart Program with low

levels of cholesterol persisting over 20 years had a higher risk of

dying from all causes. Researchers then said: " We have been unable to

explain our results. These data cast doubt on the scientific

justification for lowering cholesterol to very low concentrations in

elderly people. " [Lancet 358: 351-55, 2001]

The largest study conducted to date (ALLHAT) reveals that

cholesterol-lowering drugs only lower mortality rates by insignificant

0.4% over and above usual medical care. [Journal American Medical Assn

288: 2998-3007, 2002] The widely reported benefits of cholesterol -

lowering drugs appear to be apparent only when high-risk groups are

included in studies. [Journal American Medical Assn 291:1864-70, 2004]

The idea of lowering cholesterol among retirees, or healthy middle-aged

adults, appears to be in question.

To learn more about the risks and benefits of cholesterol-lowering

drugs, and natural alternatives to boost cardiovascular health, see the

new

e-book: How To Lower Your Cholesterol Phobia by health journalist Bill

Sardi, at the Natural Health Librarian

Chart From Recent Study Revealing Increased Mortality Among

Seniors As Cholesterol Numbers Decline

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 53, 219-226,

2005

Groups by Range of cholesterol, mg/dL

Age

65 - 74

> 74

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

At-Risk Population

Number of Deaths (%)

Rate Ratio

Cholesterol

1. < 176

283

29 (10.2)

1.5

291

67 (23.0)

1.6

2. 176 - 199

285

26 (9.1)

1.4

277

50 (18.1)

1.0

3. 200 - 226

275

19 (6.9)

0.8

288

39 (13/5)

0.8

4. > 226

281

16 (5.7)

1.0

280

42 (15.0)

1.0

Non-HDL cholesterol

1. < 127

292

31 (10.6)

1.7

284

69 (24.3)

1.9

2. 127 - 151

283

20 (7.1)

1.0

289

41 (14.2)

0.9

3. 152 - 176

276

23 (8.3)

0.9

283

47 (16.6)

1.2

4.> 176

273

16 (5.9)

1.0

280

41(14.6)

1.0

HDL cholesterol

1. < 38

298

30 (10.1)

1.1

309

63 (20.4)

1.4

2. 38 - 46

266

19 (7.1)

11

284

45 (15.8)

1.2

3. 47 - 56

286

22 (7.7)

0.9

259

48 (18.5)

1.2

4. > 56

274

19 (6.9)

1.0

284

42 (14.8)

1.0

Triglycerides

1. < 99

283

26 (9.2)

1.2

284

45 (15.8)

0.8

2. 99.0 - 135.5

280

20 (7.1)

0.9

285

55 (19.3)

1.2

3. 135.6 - 191.2

281

23 (8.2)

1.1

283

51 (18.0)

1.2

4.> 191.2

280

21 (7.5)

1.0

284

47 (16.5)

1.0

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

1.< 97.9

281

28 (10.0)

2.4

287

61 (21.3)

1.6

2.97.9 - 120.6

282

26 (9.2)

1.7

281

57(20.3)

1.3

3. 120.7 - 144

282

22 (7.8)

1.6

285

42 (14.7)

1.1

4.> 144

279

14 (5.0)

1.0

283

38 (13.4)

1.0

*Adjusting for age, sex, ethnic group, education, body mass

index, apolipoprotein E, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension,

stroke, cancer, and smoking.

CI=confidence interval; HDL=high-density lipoprotein.

Rate ratio: numbers above 1.0 indicate increased relative

risk of dying.