Incidence of Dyslipidemia as a public health issue within the provinces of Panamá, Herrera and Los Santos in patients of the General Medicine consultation at the Pueblo Nuevo Health Center, Hospital Dr. Gustavo Nelson Collado and Hospital Joaquín Pablo Franco: Clinical record review during february 2024

The main objective of this research is to raise awareness of the high frequency, risks and consequences of lipid disorders. This is a public health problem we are currently facing in our modern society. However, it is a problem whose relevance is not adequately recognized. The consequences of dyslipidemias are concerning, and when left untreated, they are detrimental to the patient's health and quality of life. Increased cardiovascular risk, early development of atherosclerosis and hepatic steatosis are just some of the consequences of sustained high lipid levels over time, as well as, the consumption of tobacco products and other substances. Therefore, patient information and education is of crucial interest to curb the development of the disease. We have gathered data from several institutions to determine the prevalence of dyslipidemias in different areas of the country. Additionally, our aim is to educate the patient as to the risks and consequences that exist and the importance of adherence to treatment in order to obtain maximum efficacy of the treatment and to minimize these risks and consequences.