Hypercholesterolemia Among Apparently Healthy University Students

Shawar, Said M.; Al-Bati, Neda A.; Al-Mahameed, Ali; Nagalla, Das S.; Obeidat, Mohammed

doi:10.5001/omj.2012.69

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“…Our figures (17.7%) appear to be low particularly when comparing them to similar studies carried out on this age group. In a university-based studies conducted among several Arab countries, the prevalence of hypercholesterolemia ranged from about 27% to 38% [10] [11] [13] [14] [15]. However, in a Kuwaiti university, the prevalence of hypercholesterolemia (2.3%) was much lower than other studies and our results [16].…”

Section: Effects Of Eating Habits and Selected Food Intake Oncontrasting

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Dyslipidemia and Related Risk Factors in a Saudi University Community

Hamam¹

2017

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Background/Objectives: Cardio vascular diseases (CVD) are considered a serious and prompt growing health problem in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, since it is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of dyslipidemia and related risk factors among Health Sciences students in Taif University, KSA. Subjects/Methods: A sample of 80 students aged 17 -26 years, were selected randomly from the Health Sciences colleges, Taif University. Participants were screened for blood lipid profile, obesity/overweight and related risk factors through filling pretested food frequency questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements and fasting blood samples were taken for determination of blood lipid profile, namely total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-c), high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-c), triacylglycerol (TAG) and the ratio of TC/ HDL-c. Results: The prevalence of hypercholesterolemia (TC ≥ 200 mg/dl), hypertriglyceridemia (TAG ≥ 150 mg/dl), high LDL-c (≥130 mg/dl), low HDL-c (<40 mg/dl) was 17.7%, 5.0%, 16.8%, and 46.3%, respectively. The overall prevalence of dyslipidemia was 60.0%. Low HDL-c levels were the main prevalent dyslipidemia among participants. Overweight/obese students were more likely to show at least one undesirable lipid concentration. BMI, W_C, and academic level were significantly associated with unacceptable levels of HDL-c. TV viewing or computer/video games had significant effects on hypercholesterolemia, while only liver intake had significant impact on high TAG. Conclusions: Lipid study showed that dyslipidemia is very common and a significant health problem among university students of Taif University.

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Section: Effects Of Eating Habits and Selected Food Intake Oncontrasting

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Dyslipidemia and Related Risk Factors in a Saudi University Community

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2017

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“…7 It was found in a survey conducted at a Arabian Gulf University with 166 students, whose average age was 20.49 years, that 26.5% of these had primary hypercholesterolemia. 8 In Brazil, in a study with 702 university students, 23.0% had high triglyceride values; 9.7% total cholesterol; 5.9% of LDL-c and 12.0% showed decreased HDL-c values. 9 It is noticed that, in the same public, there may be variations in the lipid profile.…”

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“…It is pointed out that young university adults have multiple predictors for the incidence of cardiovascular diseases, such as the circulatory system, and for mortality in old age. In this way, the surveillance of this population becomes indispensable 8 .…”

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Risk factor for dyslipidemia in brazilian and international universities

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Objetivo: avaliar o fator de risco dislipidemia do diagnóstico de Enfermagem Risco de função cardiovascular prejudicada em estudantes universitários de países lusófonos. Método: trata-se de um estudo quantitativo, descritivo, transversal com 334 universitários. Realizaram-se, uma entrevista, exame físico e coleta de sangue em jejum. Empregou-se o teste U de Mann-Whitney, de acordo com o comportamento dos dados, estabelecendo-se, para todas as técnicas analíticas, o nível de significância de 0,05. Resultados: apresentou-se associação com significância estatística da dislipidemia com a faixa etária de 18 a 24 anos, a cor da pele amarela, branca ou parda e o estado civil sem companheiro. Apresentaram-se os valores mais elevados do colesterol total associação com o histórico pessoal, obesidade, hipertensão arterial e uso do álcool. Detalha-se que os parâmetros elevados de LDL tiveram associação estatística com a obesidade, hipertensão arterial e diabetes. Conclusão: possibilitou-se avaliar o fator de risco dislipidemia do diagnóstico de Enfermagem Risco de função cardiovascular prejudicada em estudantes universitários de países lusófonos, que poderá ser utilizado para planejamento e implementação de ações voltadas para a promoção da saúde e prevenção dos agravos neste grupo. Descritores: Avaliação; Perfil de Saúde; Dislipidemias; Diagnóstico de Enfermagem; Estudantes; Enfermagem.AbstractObjective: to evaluate the risk factor dyslipidemia in the nursing diagnosis Risk of impaired cardiovascular function in university students from Lusophone countries. Method: this is a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study with 334 university students. An interview, physical examination and fasting blood were performed. The Mann-Whitney U test was used, according to the behavior of the data, establishing a significance level of 0.05 for all analytical techniques. Results: there was an association with statistical significance of dyslipidemia with the age group of 18 to 24 years, yellow, white or brown skin color and marital status without a partner. The highest values of total cholesterol associated with personal history, obesity, hypertension and alcohol use were presented. High LDL parameters were statistically associated with obesity, hypertension and diabetes. Conclusion: it was possible to evaluate the risk factor dyslipidemia of the nursing diagnosis. Risk of impaired cardiovascular function in university students from Lusophone countries, which can be used to plan and implement actions aimed at health promotion and disease prevention in this group. Descriptors: Evaluation; Health Profile; Dyslipidemias; Nursing Diagnosis; Students; Nursing.ResumenObjetivo: evaluar el factor de riesgo de dislipidemia en el diagnóstico de Enfermería Riesgo de deterioro de la función cardiovascular en estudiantes universitarios de países. Método: este es un estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, transversal con 334 estudiantes universitarios. Se realizó una entrevista, examen físico y sangre en ayunas. Se utilizó la prueba U de Mann-Whitney, de acuerdo con el comportamiento de los datos, estableciendo un nivel de significancia de 0.05 para todas las técnicas analíticas. Resultados: hubo una asociación con significación estadística de dislipidemia con el grupo de edad de 18 a 24 años, color de piel amarillo, blanco o marrón y estado civil sin pareja. Se presentaron los valores más altos de colesterol total asociados con antecedentes personales, obesidad, hipertensión y consumo de alcohol. Los altos parámetros de LDL se asociaron estadísticamente con obesidad, hipertensión y diabetes. Conclusión: fue posible evaluar el factor de riesgo de dislipidemia del diagnóstico de Enfermería Riesgo de deterioro de la función cardiovascular en estudiantes universitarios de países lusófonos, que se puede utilizar para planificar e implementar acciones dirigidas a la promoción de la salud y la prevención de enfermedades en este grupo. Descriptores: Evaluación; Perfil de Salud; Dislipidemias; Diagnóstico de Enfermería; Estudiante; Enfermería.

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“…Estima-se que mais da metade dos adultos jovens têm pelo menos um fator de risco para doença coronariana, o que eleva consideravelmente o risco de doença cardíaca ao longo da vida. Como diversos fatores de risco para doenças cardiovasculares surgem na adolescência e continuam na idade adulta, sugere-se que a prevenção inicie-se primordialmente na infância e adolescência (8) .…”

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“…Neste âmbito, estudos constataram que adultos jovens universitários apresentam diversos fatores de risco para as DCV (8) . No entanto, apesar da elevada prevalência desses fatores de risco e dos sinais precoces de aterosclerose, o risco ainda é subestimado nesse grupo (9) .…”

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