From 1976–1980 through 2007–2010, for U.S. adults aged 40–74, a decrease was observed in the prevalence of high LDL-cholesterol (LDL–C) from 59% to 28%, as well as an increase in adults using lipid-lowering medications and consuming a diet<unk>  in saturated fat. Despite recent advances in medical treatment, high LDL-C remains a significant public health problem in the United States, with more than one-quarter of adults aged 40–74 having high LDL–C.
Low density lipoprotein epidemiology and demographics
High density lipoprotein epidemiology and demographics
Hyperlipoproteinemia epidemiology and demographics
Metabolic syndrome epidemiology and demographics
Atherosclerosis epidemiology and demographics
Diabetes mellitus type 2 epidemiology and demographics
Thrombophilia epidemiology and demographics
High density lipoprotein future or investigational therapies