Association of Lipoprotein(a) With Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease in a Nationally Representative Cohort of Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Population-based data on the distribution of lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) within the German population are lacking.

Objectives

The aim of the study was to determine the age- and sex-specific Lp(a) distribution in Germany and analyze its association with different types of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Methods

We analyzed cross-sectional data from the German National Health Interview and Examination Survey 1998, a population-based study representing the German adult population's health status from 1997 to 1999. We examined serum Lp(a) according to demographics and investigated associations between Lp(a) and history of self-reported CVD. We tested Lp(a) in spline analysis on continuous scales and as dichotomous Lp(a) thresholds.

Results

In the German Nationa

SUBMITTER: Gelfert GG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12309279 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature