Children at high altitude in Jujuy show a distinctive lipid profile: lower total and LDL cholesterol, higher HDL, and elevated triglycerides. This pattern reflects hypoxia-related and environmental influences, differing from lowland risk profiles, and highlights altitude as a key determinant of metabolic health requiring broader clinical assessment.
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