Analysis of lipid distribution characteristics in a health examination population in Chengdu (2009–2017)

Abstract

BackgroundThe prevalence of cardiovascular disease is rapidly increasing in the recent years. Dyslipidemia associated atherosclerosis and other complications are posing a serious threat to human health. The present study aimed to analyze the blood lipids distribution characteristics within a large size of health examination population of Sichuan province, China.MethodThis was a retrospective study conducted in 888,143 subjects (495,599 males and 392,544 females) aged more than 18 years old from the Health Examination Center at West China Hospital, Sichuan University during 2009 to 2017. The blood lipids levels were compared in different age groups and different years.ResultThe blood lipids levels were significantly increased in recent years. The percentage of cases with high lipids levels was significantly higher in males than that in females since 2009 to 2017. Moreover, the blood lipids levels and the percentage of dyslipidemia in aged 51–60 individuals were significantly higher than those in other population every year.ConclusionThe health examination population showed increased percentage of blood lipids levels, and so regular physical examination and lipids control are highly important in aged population.