PREVALENCE OF DYSLIPIDEMIA IN IRAN: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS STUDY

摘要

More than 80% cardiovascular disease (CVD) is preventable despite the fact that it is currently the ultimate cause of disability in the world. Assessment of the nationwide prevalence of dyslipidemia as a major CVD risk factor is essential to efficiently conduct prevention programs. We extracted data according to the cut-off points of dyslipidemia used in each study. All published papers on this topic in Iranian and international journals with affiliation of "Iran" were reviewed using standard keywords up to September 2011. We included all available population-based studies and national surveys conducted in individuals aged 3 15 years. We excluded studies with