Increased body mass and depressive symptomatology are associated with hypercholesterolemia, among elderly individuals; results from the MEDIS study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hypercholesterolemia is one of the most important factors causing cardiovascular disease (CVD). The aim of the present work was to evaluate the relationships between socio-demographic, clinical, lifestyle and depression status and th...

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Main Authors: Makri Kornilia, Metallinos George, Papairakleous Natassa, Katsarou Alexia, Micheli Mary, Bountziouka Vassiliki, Zeimbekis Akis, Lionis Christos, Tyrovolas Stefanos, Polychronopoulos Evangelos, Panagiotakos Demosthenes B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-03-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/8/1/10