Rising Burden of Dyslipidemia in Africa: Key Risk Factors Every Clinician Should Know

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A systematic review in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine analyzed data from 24 studies across 10 African countries, revealing a high prevalence of dyslipidemia and its strong links to obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and lifestyle factors. The study underscores how urbanization and dietary changes are driving this growing burden, calling for urgent interventions in prevention, lifestyle modification, and early management of comorbidities.

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