September 24 is observed as Familial Hypercholesterolemia Day by the US Family Heart Foundation, an event that the Philippine Heart Association and the Philippine Lipid & Atherosclerosis Society have embraced as an Advocacy to heighten awareness about management of FH to thwart is complications. PHA Director Dr. Lourdes Ella Santos, said: “We at the PHA and our colleagues from different disciplines are raising awareness on FH," during the August 30, 2023 online forum Usapang Puso sa Puso (UPP). One in every 300 Filipinos in the Philippines is suffering from FH, a genetic disorder that can lead to heart disease. In layman's terms, heart doctors said: Namamana ang cholesterol! Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder that can lead to heart disease. The physical manifestations of FH, especially among young individuals, include excess build-up of cholesterol in some areas of the body such as the knees, elbows or around the eyes, which is called xantho