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[Relations between HDL cholesterol and total cholesterol in serum of normal subjects]
Bollettino Della Societa Italiana Di Biologia Sperimentale
|September 15, 1980
Insights
Females have higher high-density lipoprotein (H.D.L.) cholesterol than males. This study measured H.D.L. cholesterol in 96 healthy individuals, finding a significant sex-based difference.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Cardiovascular Health
- Lipid Metabolism
Context:
- Assessing lipid profiles is crucial for cardiovascular risk evaluation.
- Understanding variations in cholesterol levels across demographics informs public health strategies.
Purpose:
- To determine if sex influences high-density lipoprotein (H.D.L.) cholesterol levels in a healthy population.
- To quantify the difference in H.D.L. cholesterol between males and females.
Summary:
- This study measured H.D.L. cholesterol in 96 healthy subjects.
- Results indicate significantly higher H.D.L. cholesterol in females (60.8 ± 13 mg/dl) compared to males (55.7 ± 9.8 mg/dl).
Impact:
- Highlights potential sex-specific reference ranges for H.D.L. cholesterol.
- Provides data for further research into the physiological basis of sex differences in lipid profiles.
- Contributes to a better understanding of cardiovascular health disparities.
Abstract:
High-density lipoprotein (H.D.L.) cholesterol has been measured in 96 normal subjects. Females had significantly higher H.D.L. cholesterol than males in the control group: 60.8 /+- 13 mg/dl - 55.7 /+- 9.8 mg/dl.