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Racial/ethnic differences in dyslipidemia patterns

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Frank, Ariel T.H., Zhao, Beinan, Jose, Powell O., Azar, Kristen M.J., Fortmann, Stephen P., Palaniappan, Latha P.·2014·Circulation

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BACKGROUND: No studies have comprehensively examined the prevalence of dyslipidemia, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, among diverse racial/ethnic minority groups. The primary aim of this study was to identify racial/ethnic differences in dyslipidemia among minorities including Asian Americans (Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, or Vietnamese), Mexican Americans, and blacks compared with non-Hispanic whites. METHODS AND RESULTS: Using a 3-year cross section (2008-2011), we identified 169 430 active primary care patients (35 years or older) from an outpatient healthcare organization in northern California. Age-standardized prevalence rates were calculated for 3 dyslipidemia subtypes: high triglycerides (fasting laboratory value ≥150 mg/dL), low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (fasting laboratory value <40 mg/dL [men] and <50 mg/dL [women]), and high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (fasting laboratory value ≥130 mg/dL or taking low-density lipoprotein-lowering agents). Odds ratios were calculated by multivariable logistic regression, with adjustment for patient characteristics (age, measured body mass index, smoking). Compared with non-Hispanic whites, every minority subgroup had an increased prevalence of high triglycerides except blacks. Most minority groups had an increased prevalence of low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, except for Japanese and blacks. The prevalence of high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol was increased among Asian Indians, Filipinos, Japanese, and Vietnamese compared with non-Hispanic whites. CONCLUSIONS: Minority groups, except for blacks, were more likely to have high triglyceride/low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol dyslipidemia. Further research is needed to determine how racial/ethnic differences in dyslipidemia affect racial/ethnic differences in cardiovascular disease rates.

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Authors
Frank, A. T. H., Zhao, B., Jose, P. O., Azar, K. M. J., Fortmann, S. P., & Palaniappan, L. P.
Affiliations
Palo Alto Medical Foundation (US)
Venue
Circulation
Published
2014-02-04
Volume
129
Issue
5
Pages
570-579
ISSN
  • 0009-7322 (ISSN-L)
  • 1524-4539
OpenAlex
W1990793454
Cited by
327
References
49
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FWCI
10.52
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Circulation (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (R01DK081371)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
Keywords
dyslipidemia, racial and ethnic differences, Asian Americans, Mexican Americans, African Americans, triglyceride elevation, low HDL cholesterol, high LDL cholesterol, cardiovascular risk, primary care patients
MeSH terms
Adult, Aged, Asian, Black or African American, California, Cross-Sectional Studies, Ethnicity, Female, Humans, Cholesterol, HDL, Cholesterol, LDL, Male, Middle Aged, Risk Factors, Triglycerides, Mexican Americans, Black People, White People, Dyslipidemias

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