Sex Differences in Lipids and Lipoproteins and Their Relationship With Cardiovascular Disease: A Prospective Study of UK Biobank Participants

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• This study aims to investigate the differences in lipid and lipoprotein levels between sexes and their association with cardiovascular disease (CVD).
• Analyzed data from UK Biobank participants
• Measured levels of lipids and lipoproteins
• Compared cardiovascular disease rates between men and women
• Men had a higher overall rate of cardiovascular disease than women.
• Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, apoB, and Lp(a) had stronger associations with CVD risk in men.
• Triglycerides showed a stronger association with CVD risk in women.
• ApoA1 was found to be less protective against CVD in women compared to men.