LAUSR

Results: The lowest total and cardiovascular mortality (P<0.01) were associated with TC between 5.15-6.18 mmol/L. For TC and LDL-cholesterol, the relationships exhibit the “U” shape curve. For TG values, both total and cardiovascular mortality are increasing through the categories 3.01-4.00 mmol/L (P<0.05) and over 4.00 mmol/L (P<0.005) in comparison with the reference group of 1.41-1.80 mmol/L. Age-sex adjusted all-cause mortality was higher in individuals with TG values 3.01-4.00 mmol/L (P=0.035) and over 4.00 mmol/L (P=0.002) when compared with a reference group. The results have been similar when cardiovascular mortality has been examined, however, results reached statistical significance only for the TG over 4.0 mmol/L (P=0.028). Associations did not significantly change after exclusion of cases within two years after examinations, or adjustment for statin treatment, age and sex.