THE PREVALENCE OF DYSLIPIDEMIA IN THE POPULATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA (PRELIMINARY DATA)

Abstract

Introduction. Dyslipidemias are among the most important modifiable risk factors associated with cardiovascular pathology. Materials and methods. The preliminary results of the observational, cross-sectional study conducted from February 2020 to January 2023 are presented. The prevalence of dyslipidemia and the lipid profile in a sample of 728 participants from rural and urban environments were analyzed. Results: In a group of participants with a mean age of 47.14 ± 12.65 years, it was observed that elevated LDL- cholesterol and decreased HDL-cholesterol levels were the most frequent abnormal lipid parameters in men, and in women isolated elevation of LDL-cholesterol was often recorded. Conclusions: The study emphasizes the importance of early screening in apparently healthy populations. Early diagnosis may identify high-risk population groups, where early intervention may lead to avoidance of later complications related to dyslipidemia.

Keywords

• dyslipidemia
• ldl-cholesterol
• cardiovascular risc
• triglycerides