Sadatoshi Birou

TL;DR: In this article, the Friedewald formula was used to calculate the LDL-C level in a non-fasting state or when the TG level is ≥ 400 mg/dL.

TL;DR: Criteria for the diagnosis of dyslipidemia were defined as in Table 1, with a greater emphasis on the prevention of coronary artery disease.

TL;DR: A diet with adequate total calories and increased intake of fish and plant foods, but decreased intake of refined carbohydrates and animal fat, a so-called Japan diet, appears to be quite effective for prevention of CAD risk factors and is recommended as dietary therapy for preventing CAD.

TL;DR: The levels of physical activity are on a declining trend in Japan, particularly among the young, and Prospective cohort studies have shown that increased physical fitness and greater physical activity in either daily life or leisure time are of benefit in preventing all-cause mortality and CVD mortality.