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Comparison of study results to estimates for the Peruvian general population.
| Comorbidity | Present study | INEI 2015 [ 53 ] | INS 2006 [50] | Alvarez-Dongo 2012* [51] | Seclen 2015[52] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyslipidemia (%) | 51.5 | - | 47.6 | - | - |
| Obesity (%) | 11.1 | 17.8 | - | 19.8 | - |
| Excess weight (%) | 41.6 | 35.5 | - | 42.5 | - |
| Diabetes mellitus (%) | 7.2 | 2.9 | - | - | 7.0 |
| Hypertension (%) | 8.9 | 12.3 | - | - | - |
* Data shown for subjects with ages between 30 and 59 years for comparison with our series.
