Key result
In 2016-2017, the overall prevalence of dyslipidemia among Chinese children and adolescents aged 6-17 years was 19.43%, with low HDL-C and high TG being the most common abnormalities.
Why the study?
Dyslipidemia is linked to cardiovascular disease and reports suggest its prevalence has increased among children and adolescents.
Cross-Sectional (n=68,081)
Yes
Nearly 1 in 5 Chinese children and adolescents aged 6-17 years had dyslipidemia in 2016-2017, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and public health interventions.
Highlights dyslipidemia burden among Chinese youth; leaves open optimal screening and intervention strategies.
What is already known about this topic?: Dyslipidemia is attributed to cardiovascular disease (CVD). A recent report suggests dyslipidemia prevalence has increased among children and adolescents. What is added by this report?: Dyslipidemia prevalence was 19.43% among Chinese children and adolescents aged 6-17 years in 2016-2017. The abnormal blood lipid prevalence and the average blood lipid levels showed a diversified distribution across demographics. What are the implications for public health practice?: Continued monitoring of abnormal blood lipids among Chinese children and adolescents, especially triglyceride (TG) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), may inform public health interventions to promote long-term cardiovascular health and prevent CVD in adulthood.
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Deng et al. (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Dyslipidemia (n=68,081). National cross-sectional survey was evaluated on Overall dyslipidemia prevalence (95% CI 18.09-19.96). In 2016-2017, the overall prevalence of dyslipidemia among Chinese children and adolescents aged 6-17 years was 19.43%, with low HDL-C and high TG being the most common abnormalities.
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