Changes of prevalence of dyslipidemia among adults: a cross‑sectional study with a 2‑year follow‑up in urban southeast China

Abstract

Aim:To determine the prevalence of dyslipidemia in urban adults in southeast China. Patients & methods: A crosssectional survey was conducted by using a two-stage probability sampling design according to socioeconomic levels, sex and age in an urban representative sample of 11,877 Chinese adults aged 20-81 years in Shaoxing (Zhejiang, China) between 1998 and 2010. During 2011 and 2012, 11,620 subjects were thoroughly followed up with 93.5% in participation rate versus 99.0% in 2011 and 98.8% in 2012. Results: The observed prevalence of dyslipidemia, according to the recent National Cholesterol Education Programme guidelines, at baseline examination was 27.53% compared with 29.27% in 2011 and 31.35% in 2012 (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The age-adjusted prevalence of dyslipidemia increased with age, with a significance in males. The relative risk of developing dyslipidemia was significantly higher in those who were overweight/obese, had high blood pressure and diabetes mellitus. This suggests that aggressive goals and screening programs for population-based dyslipidemia among middle-age people in southeast China are needed.KEYWORDS: dyslipidemia n hypercholesterolemia n hyperlipidemia n hypertriglyceridemia n prevalence

Serum lipids and associated factors of dyslipidemia in the adult population in Shenzhen

“…The prevalence of dyslipidemia in our study was partially comparable to figures reported in previous epidemiological studies [ 10 , 12 , 24 ]. For example, in a cross sectional study with a representative sample of 5,761 Chinese adults aged from 18 to 79 years, 35.40 % of the subjects had dyslipidemia [ 10 ].…”

“…Therefore, it may be the main contributor to the high TC in Shenzhen. Compared with studies carried out in some other regions, the prevalence of dyslipidemia components in Shenzhen were lower than those in Shanghai [ 24 ], Delhi [ 14 ], and Turkish [ 1 ], but a higher prevalence of high TC or high TG, and lower prevalence of high LDL-C or low HDL-C were found in Shenzhen than in Shaoxing [ 12 ]. The reported prevalence of dyslipidemia components varied among Shenzhen, Shanghai, Delhi, Turkish and Shaoxing, depending on the information available for the given population and the diagnostic criteria used.…”

“…A prevention measure against the epidemic of dyslipidemia will undoubtedly push down the morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular diseases. The associated factors of dyslipidemia in Beijing, Shaoxing, and Delhi has have been evaluated; however, little data are available in Shenzhen [ 11 , 12 , 14 ].…”

“…Therefore, new initiatives and resources can be targeted and tailored to the needs of high-risk populations. Studies conducted in different regions of China have measured relationships between potential risk factors and dyslipidemia, however, differences in socioeconomic status, demographic composition, lifestyle, dietary, alcohol intake, and physical activity in Shenzhen suggest the necessity of reevaluating these factors in Shenzhen’s current context [ 11 , 12 ]. Therefore, the primary goal of present study was to investigate the prevalent status of dyslipidemia in a representative sample of the urban population aged more than 20 years that includes 12 streets from 8 districts of the city of Shenzhen, and its association with other risk factors.…”

Prevalence of dyslipidemia and associated risk factors among adults aged ≥ 35 years in northern China: a cross-sectional study

“…Previous studies on dyslipidemia and associated factors have been conducted in different provinces and regions [5,[9][10] , but large-scale investigations in northern China are scarce. The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is located in the north of China and includes 12 cities.…”