Prevalence and awareness of hyperlipoproteinemia in physicians and their spouses

Prevalence and awareness of hyperlipoproteinemia in physicians and their spouses

A survey of the prevalence of hyperlipoproteinemia was conducted on physicians and their spouses. For those who were classified as having hyperlipoproteinemia, 84 to 88 per cent of the men and 94 to 96 per cent of the women were unaware that they possessed this risk factor. The implication of this l...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of the American Dietetic Association 1976-01, Vol.68 (1), p.31-33
Hauptverfasser: Wen, C P, Greenbaum, D S
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Aged
Attitude to Health
Cholesterol - blood
Education, Medical - standards
Female
Humans
Hypercholesterolemia
Hyperlipidemias - diagnosis
Hyperlipidemias - prevention & control
Male
Middle Aged
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Physicians
Sex Factors
Triglycerides - blood
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Zusammenfassung:A survey of the prevalence of hyperlipoproteinemia was conducted on physicians and their spouses. For those who were classified as having hyperlipoproteinemia, 84 to 88 per cent of the men and 94 to 96 per cent of the women were unaware that they possessed this risk factor. The implication of this lack of awareness among physician is discussed, and the need for further physician education is stressed.
ISSN:0002-8223
DOI:10.1016/S0002-8223(21)05888-0