Prevalence and Pattern of Dyslipidemia in a Rural Community in Anand District of Gujarat
Journal Title: National Journal of Laboratory Medicine - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Dyslipidemia is a major risk factor for CHD and denotes lipid abnormalities such as high total cholesterol (TC), elevated low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), hypertriglyceridemia, low high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). Dyslipidemia triggers more than 4 million deaths per year in the world. Aim: To evaluate prevalence of dyslipidemia in individuals attending health checkup program in tertiary care hospital in Gujarat Materials and Methods: This study was done at the Biochemistry Department, of Tertiary Care Hospital and Medical College. Total 585 normal healthy individuals (422 males and 163 females above 18 years) who voluntarily attended ‘whole body checkup scheme’ at hospital were selected. Serum total Cholesterol, Triglyceride, HDL-C, VLDL-C, LDL-C were included in study to assess the status of dyslipidemia in individuals. Results: In this study, we found high cholesterol level in 27% (113 males and 46 females), high triglycerides in 18% (84 males and 23 females), low HDL-c in 29% (156 males and 16 females), high LDL- C in 60% (264 males and 89 females). Abnormal lipid parameters are more prevalent in males as compared to females. Conclusion: This study showed worrying prevalence of dyslipidemia among rural population including younger population. A healthy life-style and diet is advocated to reduce the occurrence of dyslipidemia.
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Dr. Gaurav Modi, Dr. Dharmik Savjibhai Patel
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