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Prevalence of Abnormal Lipid Values in an Urban Population

Year: 1990

Type: article

Abstract: To ascertain the prevalence of abnormal lipid values in an urban population, serum total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C calculated by Friedewald's equation) were determined in 48, 167 males and 13, 141 females over the age of 20 years in a general health examination program.The results of this study demonstrated that this population showed a high number of people with TC values exceeding 200mg/dl, TG values exceeding 150mg/dl, HDL-C values less than 40mg/dl, and LDL-C values exceeding 150mg/dl—these values being the threshold at which medical therapy is deemed necessary. They further indicate from the standpoint of public health an urgent need to develop preventive measures against hyperlipidemia.

Source: The Journal of Japan Atherosclerosis Society

DOI: 10.5551/jat1973.18.12_1119

Authors: Masahiro KAWANISHI, Atsuko NAKAMOTO, Masataka HIRAOKA, Gen KONEMORI, Ttaru HORIUCHI, Goro KAJIYAMA

Institution: Hiroshima University

Language: English

Topic: Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2605836610

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