Prevalence of Dyslipidemia in the Adult Chinese Population
Author Information
Author(s): Wang Shuang, Xu Liang, Jonas Jost B., You Qi Sheng, Wang Ya Xing, Yang Hua
Primary Institution: Beijing Institute of Ophthalmology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
Hypothesis
To determine the prevalence, associated factors, awareness and control of dyslipidemia in Chinese living in Greater Beijing.
Conclusion
Dyslipidemia was present in about 56% of the study population aged 45+ years in Greater Beijing.
Supporting Evidence
- The prevalence of dyslipidemia was found to be 56.1%.
- Factors associated with dyslipidemia included higher age, female gender, urban region, and higher body mass index.
- Only 24% of those with dyslipidemia were receiving treatment.
Takeaway
About 56 out of every 100 adults in Greater Beijing have a problem with their cholesterol levels, which can lead to heart disease.
Methodology
The study measured serum cholesterol concentrations and used a standard questionnaire to gather additional information on treatment of dyslipidemia.
Potential Biases
The awareness rate of dyslipidemia may be artificially high due to better healthcare in urban areas included in the study.
Limitations
The study may not be representative of all regions in China due to differences in healthcare access and awareness.
Participant Demographics
The study included 2951 subjects, with 56.7% women, aged 45 to 89 years, from both urban and rural regions.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 54.3%, 57.8%
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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