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Prevalence and determinants of dyslipidemia among adults in the community: A cross-sectional study in a selected province, Sri Lanka

Background: Dyslipidemia is an important modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence and determinants of dyslipidemia among adults in a rural community in Sabaragamuwa province of Sri Lanka. Methods: A descriptive cross-section...

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Main Authors:	Hapugahapitiye Mohottalalage Renu Kalhari Geethani Nandasena (Author), Tennakoon Mudiyanselage Sampath Udaya Bandara Tennakoon (Author), Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Priyantha Udaya Kumara Ralapanawa (Author)
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Published:	Elsevier, 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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