Prevalence, Awareness, and Treatment of Elevated LDL Cholesterol in US Adults, 1999-2020
Ahmed Sayed, Ann Marie Návar, Leandro Slipczuk, Christie M. Ballantyne, Zainab Samad, Carl J. Lavie, Salim S. Virani
Abstract
This cross-sectional study compares the prevalence, awareness, and treatment of elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in US adults in 1999-2000 vs 2017-2020.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineLdl cholesterolCross-sectional studyCholesterolInternal medicineYoung adultPathologyLipoproteins and Cardiovascular HealthDiabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and LipoproteinsHealth Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life