Which of the following conditions may be responsible for an elevation in low-density lipoprotein (LDL)?

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Diabetes mellitus can lead to an elevation in LDL due to increased production of VLDL, a precursor of LDL, and impaired clearance of LDL from the blood. Renal insufficiency can also cause an elevation in LDL, but it is usually due to a decrease in LDL receptor activity, which impairs LDL clearance from the blood. Iron-deficiency anemia and hyperthyroidism do not typically cause an elevation in LDL.

Which of the Following Conditions May Be Responsible for an Elevation