Comparison 3. Cholesterol.
Outcome or subgroup title | No. of studies | No. of participants | Statistical method | Effect size |
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1 Total cholesterol | 9 | 5569 | Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | -0.75 [-1.05, -0.46] |
2 LDL cholesterol | 8 | 5365 | Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | -0.81 [-1.09, -0.53] |
3 Total cholesterol: primary prevention trials | 7 | 2147 | Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | -0.92 [-1.18, -0.65] |
4 Total cholesterol: 3+ drugs only | 6 | 3796 | Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | -0.65 [-1.10, -0.21] |
5 Total cholesterol: comparator as usual care | 3 | 3624 | Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | -0.28 [-0.66, 0.10] |