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ArticleBMC research notes2026

Prevalence and determinants of dyslipidemia among residents of Kurdistan Region of Iraq; a community-based study.

Nawfal R Hussein, Dildar H Musa, Halder J Abozait, Majeed H Mustafa, Delovan S Mahfodh, Ibrahim A Naqid, Kavi M Sadoun, Shah V Ibrahim, Helan R Abdulrahman, Ahmed A Mosa and 1 more

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Nawfal R HusseinDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Zakho, Zakho city, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Nawfal.hussein@yahoo.com.
Dildar H MusaDepartment of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Duhok, Duhok city, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
Halder J AbozaitDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Zakho, Zakho city, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. halder01jamal@gmail.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8035-2443
Majeed H MustafaDepartment of Anesthesia Science, College of Health Science, University of Duhok, Duhok city, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
Delovan S MahfodhDepartment of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Duhok, Duhok city, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
Ibrahim A NaqidDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Zakho, Zakho city, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
Kavi M SadounDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Zakho, Zakho city, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
Shah V IbrahimDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Zakho, Zakho city, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
Helan R AbdulrahmanDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Zakho, Zakho city, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
Ahmed A MosaDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Zakho, Zakho city, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
Mohammed D YounusDepartment of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Duhok, Duhok city, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.

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objectiveCardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of global mortality, with dyslipidemia being a major modifiable risk factor. Dyslipidemia remains inadequately studied in developing countries like Iraq, so this study aims to assess the prevalence and determinants of dyslipidemia among residents of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. This cross-sectional study was conducted between January and April 2025 and included 1132 participants aged ≥ 18 years. Dyslipidemia was defined based on prior confirmed diagnosis with documented laboratory, chronic disease registry identification card or specialist physician report.

resultsThe overall prevalence of dyslipidemia was 13.5%, lower than neighboring regions, with higher prevalence in men (15.8%) compared to women (9.9%). Significant determinants of dyslipidemia in multivariable logistics regression included low education (OR 3.197, 95% CI: 2.257-4.527), obesity (4.039, 2.464-6.619), hypertension (6.301, 4.205-9.44), and ischemic heart disease (11.21, 6.16-20.43). These findings underscore the need for public health initiatives focused on promoting healthy lifestyles, particularly in at-risk populations, to reduce the burden of dyslipidemia and prevent cardiovascular events.

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DyslipidemiasHypertensionObesityAdultCardiovascular DiseasesCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansIraqMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRisk FactorsCardiovascular diseaseDyslipidemiaEpidemiologyMiddle eastRisk factors

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