Population distribution of lipid profile

Hamed Al, Amina; Obaidy,

	Population distribution of lipid profile
Medical Journal of Tikrit
Article 1, Volume 1, Issue 131, 2012, Pages 84-90
Authors
Amina Hamed Al;
Abstract
Risk factors for coronary artery disease are now well recognized, and modification of these factors can prevent heart attacks. Therefore, a population based screening for lipid profile was conducted to determine the lipid abnormalities. A retrospective analytical study performed to determine the level of total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein (LDL), high density lipoprotein (HDL), and triglycerides in population and their values in relation to age and gender. The study indicated that the mean values of total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglyscerides were higher in male than female. In addition, the mean values were increased with age. The upper limit for cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides were higher in male as compared to female, While the upper limit value for HDL was higher in female than in male. Although the mean values were within the reference interval, a 7.3% of individuals in younger age group demonstrated increased level of serum cholesterol. In conclusion, age and gender influence total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides level in Iraqi population. Thus it is recommended to implement screening for hyperlipidemia in all person twenty years of age and older. In addition, there is a need to establish a regional and national cholesterol education programs to act for detection, evaluation and treatment of high blood cholesterol in adults
Keywords
Population distribution of lipid profile

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