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High LDL-C and low HDL-C are more prevalent in women, while hypertriglyceridemia is more prevalent in men in the Iranian adult population.
Lipid profiles differ by gender. Women in this population showed higher rates of low HDL and high cholesterol, while men showed higher rates of high triglycerides. Regular lipid screening is important for both genders, with attention to these specific patterns.
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Accordingly, hypercholesterolemia and low HDL-C were more prevalent in women, and hypertriglyceridemia was more prevalent in men.
Why this rating
Large, nationally representative cross-sectional survey.
Source
Plasma Lipid Profile of the Iranian Adult Population: Findings of the Nationally Representative STEPs Survey 2021
Javad Khanali et al. · Research Square · 2023
DOI 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2677772/v1
cross_sectional · n=18119
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