National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP)

The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) is a U.S. initiative aimed at reducing heart disease risk by improving cholesterol management. It provides guidelines for testing and interpreting cholesterol levels, emphasizing healthy lifestyle choices and, when necessary, medications to maintain levels that protect heart health. The program's goal is to raise awareness and promote prevention strategies to lower the incidence of heart-related complications linked to high cholesterol.