Abstract
To determine population lipid profiles, awareness of hyperlipidaemia and adherence to Australian lipid management guidelines. Population survey in rural south-eastern Australia, 2004-2006. Stratified random sample from the electoral roll. Data from 1274 participants (40%) aged 25-74 years were analysed. Population mean total, low-density lipoprotein and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TC, LDL-C and HDL-C) and triglyceride (TG) concentrations, prevalence of dyslipidaemia, and treatment according to 2001 and 2005 Australian guideline target levels. Population-adjusted mean TC, TG, LDL-C and HDL-C concentrations were 5.38 mmol/L (95% CI, 5.30-5.45), 1.50 mmol/L (95% CI, 1.43-1.56), 3.23 mmol/L (95% CI, 3.16-3.30) and 1.46 mmol/L (95% CI, 1.44-1.49), respectively. Prevalence of hypercholesterolaemia (TC > 5.5 mmol/L or on treatment) was 48%. Lipid-lowering medication use was reported by 12%. Seventy-seven of 183 participants with established cardiovascular disease (CVD) or diabetes were untreated, and of the 106 treated, 59% reached the target LDL-C. Of those without CVD or diabetes already treated, 38% reached target LDL-C, and 397 participants at high absolute risk did not receive primary prevention. Ninety-five per cent of...Continue Reading
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