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What is the optimal range for LDL cholesterol in adults?
What is the optimal range for LDL cholesterol in adults?
Which range of LDL cholesterol is considered near optimal for adults?
Which range of LDL cholesterol is considered near optimal for adults?
What is the classification of hyperlipidemia based on?
What is the classification of hyperlipidemia based on?
What is the primary cause of hyperlipidemia mentioned in the text?
What is the primary cause of hyperlipidemia mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following is a hereditary cause of hyperlipidemia?
Which of the following is a hereditary cause of hyperlipidemia?
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What characterizes dysbetalipoproteinemia, a rare familial dyslipidemia?
What characterizes dysbetalipoproteinemia, a rare familial dyslipidemia?
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What is a common sign of dyslipidemia associated with high levels of LDL?
What is a common sign of dyslipidemia associated with high levels of LDL?
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Which condition is not a primary cause of hyperlipidemia?
Which condition is not a primary cause of hyperlipidemia?
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Which demographic group is more likely to develop hyperlipidemia?
Which demographic group is more likely to develop hyperlipidemia?
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Which condition can cause acute pancreatitis due to high triglyceride levels?
Which condition can cause acute pancreatitis due to high triglyceride levels?
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Which factor contributes to an atherogenic diet?
Which factor contributes to an atherogenic diet?
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What is a common sign of severe hypertriglyceridemia in retinal vessels?
What is a common sign of severe hypertriglyceridemia in retinal vessels?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of dyslipidemia?
Which of the following is NOT a component of dyslipidemia?
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Why is dyslipidemia considered an important public health problem?
Why is dyslipidemia considered an important public health problem?
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What percentage of raised total cholesterol was found globally among adults?
What percentage of raised total cholesterol was found globally among adults?
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What are the primary causes of hyperlipidemia?
What are the primary causes of hyperlipidemia?
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Which region showed the lowest percentage of elevated total cholesterol?
Which region showed the lowest percentage of elevated total cholesterol?
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What is the major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
What is the major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
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