Lipid profile patterns in university students
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Biochemistry - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Early detection of lipid imbalance should begin in adolescence in order to focus on long-term prevention of atherosclerosis by controlling the risk factors. Aim: The present study was, designed to study lipid profile and prevalence of dyslipidemia among the university students in the age group of 19-21 years. Methods: This is a crosssectional study, which was conducted in 126 adolescents age group of 19-21 years university students in Telangana state. After getting permission from institution ethics committee, fasting blood samples were analyzed for lipid profile. Results: Mean serum cholesterol in 126 students was 156.45+ 23.43 mg/dl, mean LDL-C was 89.92+ 22.73 mg/dl, mean VLDL 16.36+ 4.82 mean triglycerides were 81.86+ 24.08 mg/dl and mean HDL-C was 50.13+5.06 mg/dl. The overall results revealed normal. Conclusions: The outcome of this study is most students attending this University, conduct a healthy lifestyle. Consuming a balanced diet, staying hydrated, and getting adequate amount of sleep, together with exercise and a healthy lifestyle will ensure both physical and mental health.
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Gulam Saidunnisa Begum, Chetan kumar, Amtul Rahaman, Ayesha Jabeen
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