Does the Prevalence of Dyslipidemias Differ between Newfoundland and the Rest of Canada? Findings from the Electronic Medical Records of the Canadian Primary Care Sentinel Surveillance Network

[摘要] Introduction: Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) has the highest prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Canada. Dyslipidemia is a risk factor for CVD. This study compares the prevalence of dyslipidemia in the NL population with the rest of Canada.

[学科分类] 心脏病和心血管学

[关键词] dyslipidemia;Canada;Newfoundland;lipid profile;prevalence;Canadian Primary Care Sentinel Surveillance Network