Characterisation of the lipid profile of the portuguese population

Cardiovascular disease (CVD), particularly coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke, are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The common forms of CVD have a complex aetiology in which interactions between multiple genetic and environmental factors play an important role.

Support for this work was provided by e_COR Project. Cibelle Mariano was funded by SFRH/BD/52494/2014.