Association of polygenic risk scores with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and control: findings from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL)
Background: Hypercholesterolemia is a prevalent cardiovascular (CVD) risk factor among Hispanics/Latinos; however, rates of cholesterol awareness and treatment are low in this population. Using a polygenic risk score (PRS) associated with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) levels may help identify those who woul...