Investigating the association between lipid profile and coronary heart disease by race uvmvermont LipidProfile CoronaryHeartDisease
Background Coronary heart disease has caused considerable morbidity and mortality in the United States . Risk factors for CHD include hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, obesity, smoking, and lack of exercise, and their association with CHD may vary by race among American Black individuals.
In addition, the team excluded individuals with a previous history of CHD. Telephonic surveys were conducted initially to survey individuals and establish eligibility. The team obtained data on demographic parameters and medical conditions through computer-aided telephonic interviews. The participants self-documented their race. At-home examinations were conducted for anthropometric measurements .
Out of 29,290 individuals followed-up in the REGARDS study, 5,389 CHD patients were excluded. The remaining 23,901 individuals were considered for the final analysis, among which 58% were White and 58% were female, with an average age of 64.0 years. Over 11 years of follow-up, 1,615 individuals were diagnosed with CHD, of which 664 and 951 patients were adult Black and White individuals, respectively.
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