The association between population density and blood lipid levels in Dutch blood donors.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:In low and middle-income countries (LMIC), the total and LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels of residents of urban areas are reported to be higher than those of rural areas. This may be due to differences in lifestyle behaviors between residents of urban areas and rural areas in LMIC. In this study, our aims were to (1) examine whether or not LDL cholesterol, total/HDL ratios and triglyceride levels of individuals in densely populated areas are higher than those of individuals living in less-densely populated areas in a high-income country (HIC) and (2) investigate the potential mediating roles of physical activity and sedentary behavior. METHODS:We used cross-sectional data from 2547 Dutch blood donors that participated in Donor InSight-III. Linear regression was used to an

SUBMITTER: de Groot R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6360723 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature