New Delhi, July 24 -- It's a health issue that affects millions, yet often goes unnoticed until it's too late. Health experts are sounding the alarm about dyslipidemia, a common but silent cholesterol disorder that's contributing to millions of deaths globally each year. This condition, characterised by unhealthy levels of fats (lipids) in the blood, is a major driver of heart disease, strokes, and hardening of the arteries.

What makes dyslipidemia particularly dangerous is its stealthy nature. Most people experience no obvious symptoms until their arteries are significantly blocked, putting them at immediate risk of a heart attack or stroke.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), elevated cholesterol levels are responsible f...