Trends in total and high density lipoprotein cholesterol and their determinants in The Netherlands between 1993 and 1997

Background The aim of this study is to describe trends in plasma total and high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in The Netherlands between 1993 and 1997 and to examine whether these trends in cholesterol could be explained by changes in body mass index, smoking, alcohol intake, use of cholesterol lowering medication, intake of saturated fat, trans fatty acids and dietary cholesterol. Methods Each year a random sample of men and women aged 20–59 years living in three towns in The Netherlands was invited to participate in the study. In total more than 21 000 people were examined. Results B... Mehr ...