Mathew has recently been to the doctor and had his blood lipid levels tested. The doctor tells him that his total cholesterol is 6.5 mmol/L and his HDL-cholesterol levels are 0.8 mmol/L. What would you say to Mathew about his cholesterol levels?

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Total cholesterol should ideally be below 5.2 mmol/L, and HDL (good cholesterol) should be higher, as it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream. Matthew's total cholesterol is high, and his HDL is low, indicating a need for lifestyle or dietary changes.

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