Is cholesterol 5.95 serious?

Cholesterol of 5.95mmol/L is serious and requires intervention. The normal reference range for total cholesterol is less than 5.2 mmol/L, with the range of 5.2 to 6.2 mmol/L being borderline levels of mild elevation, and more than 6.2 mmol/L being elevated levels (risk levels). People with elevated cholesterol were categorized into low, medium, and high risk groups based on the presence of risk factors (diabetes, hypertension, smoking, etc.). For cholesterol of 5.95 mmol/L without hypertension, the low-risk group consisted of those without hypertension with 0-1 risk factors and those with hypertension without risk factors. The intermediate-risk group included having no hypertension with 2 to 3 risk factors and having hypertension combined with 1 risk factor. The high-risk group consists of having hypertension with 2 or more risk factors combined. The severity can be judged according to this. Meanwhile, because elevated cholesterol level will increase the risk of atherosclerotic diseases such as coronary heart disease, cerebral infarction, etc., especially for patients who have already suffered from the above diseases and need to pay attention to strict control and intervention. It is recommended to consult a doctor as soon as possible for standardized diagnosis and treatment.