Lipid Profile Patterns in a Rural Area of Ramanagara District
Introduction: Dyslipidemia is one of the risk factors contributing to atherosclerosis leading to Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), which in-turn is a major contributor to the mortality and morbidity globally. Aim: To examine the burden of lipid profile pattern in a rural area. Materials and Method...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd.
2021-01-01
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| Series: | National Journal of Laboratory Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.njlm.net/articles/PDF/2455/45699_CE[Ra1]_F(SHU)_PF1(AG_SHU)_PFA(SHU)_PB(AG_SHU)_PN(SHU).pdf |
| Summary: | Introduction: Dyslipidemia is one of the risk factors contributing
to atherosclerosis leading to Cardiovascular Disease (CVD),
which in-turn is a major contributor to the mortality and
morbidity globally.
Aim: To examine the burden of lipid profile pattern in a rural
area.
Materials and Methods: The present study was a crosssectional study done in the rural area of Harohalli, Ramanagara
district, Karnataka, India. A total of 560 patients who came for
routine blood check-up were enrolled for the study. The study
population was further divided into subgroups as <20 years,
21-40 years, 41-60 years, >60 years. Percentage analysis
and association of lipid profile parameters and age as well as
gender was established using appropriate statistical methods
like percentage analysis, Chi-square test, Venn-diagram and
trend chart.
Results: Less than half of the population were found to have
high serum levels of Triglyceride (TG), Low Density Lipoprotein
(LDL) and TG/HDL ratio. High-Density Lipoprotein cholesterol
(HDL-c) was found to be significantly associated with gender
(p value <0.01). HDL-c was found to increase progressively
after 50 years of age in females compared to males of same
age. Also, an increasing trend of TG/HDL-c ratio was noted
in both genders with a marked elevation being noted in postmenopausal females.
Conclusion: Abnormal lipid profile was noted even in young
population of the study group; thus, an early screening and
follow-up in both males and females is required keeping in view
their future progression to CVDs. |
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| ISSN: | 2277-8551 2455-6882 |