Trends of Elevated Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Awareness, and Screening Among Young Adults in the US, 2003-2020
Yiyi Zhang, Jaejin An, Kristi Reynolds, Monika M. Safford, Paul Muntner, Andrew E. Moran
Abstract
This survey study characterizes the distribution and trend of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and the prevalence of screening and awareness of high cholesterol among US young adults.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineLdl cholesterolYoung adultCholesterolInternal medicineLipoproteins and Cardiovascular HealthDiabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and LipoproteinsHealth Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life