Description
This systematic review and meta-analysis highlights the high prevalence of dyslipidemia across African countries and identifies key factors contributing to its development. The study analyses data from multiple sources to determine that elevated body mass index, increased waist circumference, diabetes, and hypertension are significant predictors of dyslipidemia.
The findings emphasize the urgent need for targeted public health interventions focused on early detection, prevention, and management, particularly among individuals with obesity, diabetes, or high blood pressure, so as to reduce the cardiovascular burden associated with dyslipidemia in Africa.