What Is Dyslipidemia?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Are Some People More Likely to Develop Dyslipidemia Than Others?
Abnormal blood lipid levels can be hereditary, in which case people with a family history of the disorder will be at an increased risk. This is especially true of primary dyslipidemia, which is caused by genetics.
Individuals with sedentary lifestyles and poor diets are also at greater risk. People who are obese have a greater chance than those with lower BMIs. Advancing age can contribute to the development of abnormal cholesterol levels. Post-menopausal women are at a greater risk for developing high blood lipid levels than men.
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