Investigation analysis on epidemiologic characteristics of dyslipidemia among Anhui adults

Objective To understand the characteristics of dyslipidemia among Anhui adults. Methods Questionnaire and physical examination were performed,height,weight,blood pressure and levels of blood sugar,total cholesterol( TC),triglyceride( TG),low density lipoprotein- cholesterol( LDL- C),and high density lipoprotein- cholesterol( HDL- C)were determined in fasting serum for 3600 adult subjects who were selected by multi- stage stratified cluster random sampling from 3600 households( one subject randomly selected from each household) from 24 towns and 72 villages in Anhui province. Results Prevalence of abnormal TC,TG,HDL- C,and LDL- C levels among Anhui adults were 4. 0%,11.6%,27. 4% and 1. 9%,respectively. Prevalence of abnormal TG and HDL- C levels was higher in males than females( P 0. 01. The odd ratios( OR) were 1. 458 and 1. 447,respectively.). Prevalence of abnormal TG and HDL- C levels among adults between 18 and 59 years was rising over years. Prevalence of high blood TG was 18. 5%,15. 7%,and 21.1%,respectively,among subjects with BMI≥24. 0 kg / ㎡,with hypertension,and with diabetes. The odd ratios( OR) between high blood TG and overweight,hypertension,and diabetes were 3. 247,2. 029 and 2. 438,respectively. Conclusion Hypertriglyceridemia and low blood HDL- C are two major types of dyslipidemia in Anhui adults. High blood TG is related to overweight,hypertension,and diabetes. Healthy diet,weight control,and healthy life style should be promoted for the control and prevention of dyslipidemia.