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Table 4 Lipid profile of patients compared to national targets and comparing males and females.

From: Counting on commitment; the quality of primary care-led diabetes management in a system with minimal incentives

 

Recommended Target

Three select primary-Care Initiatives in Ireland %

Males vs. Females (%)

P value

Blood Pressure

≤ 130/80 mmHg

37%

33.6% vs. 34.5%

p = 0.35

Total Cholesterol

< 4.5 mmol/l

64.5%

69.8% vs. 56.6%

P < 0.001

LDL Cholesterol

< 2.5 mmol/l

64.2%

68.2% vs. 58.9%

P < 0.001

HDL Cholesterol

> 1.0 mmol/l

70.9%

62.6% v 82.0%

P < 0.001