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fig. 1 | Lipids in Health and Disease

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From: Association of physical activity, sedentary behaviours and sleep duration with cardiovascular diseases and lipid profiles: a Mendelian randomization analysis

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Assumptions of a Mendelian randomization analysis for lifestyle factors and risk of cardiovascular diseases. Broken lines represent potential pleiotropic or direct causal effects between variables that would violate Mendelian randomization assumptions. MVPA = moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, VPA = vigorous physical activity; CAD = coronary artery disease, MI = myocardial infarction

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Lipids in Health and Disease

ISSN: 1476-511X