Adolescent lipoprotein classifications according to National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) vs. National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) for predicting abnormal lipid levels in adulthood in a Middle East population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To compare the predictive ability of adolescent lipoprotein classification using the National Examination Survey (NHANES) cut points and those of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) for predicting abnormal levels in adu...

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Main Authors: Hatami Masumeh, Tohidi Maryam, Mohebi Reza, Khalili Davood, Azizi Fereidoun, Hadaegh Farzad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/11/1/107