Dyslipidaemia among children and adolescents in Pakistan: a five-year retrospective cohort study based on laboratory data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dyslipidaemia is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, which can manifest early in life. Despite its importance, the prevalence of dyslipidaemia in the paediatric population of Pakistan remains poorly understood. This study uses laboratory data to determine the prevalence of dyslipidaemia and lipid testing practices among Pakistani children and adolescents.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study analysed the laboratory data from children and adolescents, aged up to 19 years, who underwent lipid testing. The data was obtained from two centres with collection points all over Pakistan for five years (March 2019-March 2024). Logistic regression models were used to assess relationships between demographic factors (age, sex and regions/provinces) and l

SUBMITTER: Ain Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11929240 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature