Prevalence and management of dyslipidemia in primary care practices in Canada

CONCLUSION: This study provides an updated look at the prevalence and treatment of dyslipidemia among Canadians. Half of patients aged 40 years or older have dyslipidemia, with an even higher prevalence observed among adults aged 65 years or older, males, and those with obesity or other chronic conditions. There are still gaps in treatment among those with documented dyslipidemia, principally among those calculated to have high or intermediate Framingham risk scores. Particular attention should also be paid to those at higher risk for not receiving treatment, including female patients and those within normal body mass index ranges.PMID:38499368 | DOI:10.46747/cfp.7003187
Source: Canadian Family Physician Medecin de Famille Canadien - Category: Primary Care Authors: Source Type: research