Extent of undertreatment and overtreatment with cholesterol-lowering therapy according to European guidelines in 92,348 Danes without ischemic cardiovascular disease and diabetes in 2004-2014

In the Danish general population, ∼190,000 per million 35-100 year olds without ischemic cardiovascular disease and diabetes are not treated to LDL cholesterol goals according to European guidelines. Conversely, ∼1600 per million received cholesterol-lowering therapy without endorsement in European guidelines.