Prevalence of dyslipidemia and obesity among college students in Kuwait

AlMajed, HT; Al-Attar, A. A.; Sadek, A. M.; Almuaili, Thaier; Al-Mutairi, Obaid; Shaghouli, Amna Ali; Altorah, Wehad

doi:10.1055/s-0030-1267003

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“…The above finding indicates that the obese population was underrepresented in this sample as compared to our previous survey, wherein the prevalence rates of overweight and obesity were 23.9% and 19.6%, respectively, among 198 female students (unpublished data). Likewise, Almajed et al (2011) who studied a sample of 169…”

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Distorted weight perception correlates with disordered eating attitudes in Kuwaiti college women

Alkazemi

Zafar

Ebrahim

et al. 2018

Intl J Eating Disorders

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The high proportion of disordered eating attitudes among Kuwaiti college women could not be attributed to obesity alone as the type of disordered eating behavior varied more by weight perception than by weight status. The high levels of eating disorder related symptoms could be due to a combination of the social influences, diet, and lifestyle of college students. Such factors need to be considered by healthcare professionals as early as possible with more focused programs towards promotion of healthy weight for college students.

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Distorted weight perception correlates with disordered eating attitudes in Kuwaiti college women

Alkazemi

Zafar

Ebrahim

et al. 2018

Intl J Eating Disorders

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“…All studies were conducted either in a specific geographical area of Kuwait or were hospital based studies. (11)(12)(13). In one study, it was shown that the proportion of hyperlipidaemia, among men and women attending coronary care units, was 53% and 80%, respectively (14).…”

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“…It has a significant positive association with the other risk factors of CVD (10). Over 50% of Kuwaiti adults were suffering from hyperlipidaemia (11–13). In one study, it was shown that the proportion of hyperlipidaemia, among men and women attending coronary care units, was 53% and 80%, respectively (14).…”

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Diabetes and associated cardiovascular risk factors in the State of Kuwait: the first national survey

Alarouj

Bennakhi

Al-Nesef

et al. 2012

International Journal of Clinical Practice

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“…Dyslipidemia has been established as one of the most important modifiable risk factors for CVD [ 4 ], and patients with dyslipidemia are at a 31% to 46% higher risk for coronary artery disease [ 2 ]. Dyslipidemia is a condition in which lipid metabolism is disrupted, leading to an abnormal amount of lipids in the blood [ 5 ]. It plays a major role in the expansion and progression of atherosclerosis [ 6 7 ].…”

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Dyslipidemia Prevalence in Iranian Adult Men: The Impact of Population-Based Screening on the Detection of Undiagnosed Patients

Mohammadbeigi

Moshiri

Mohammadsalehi

et al. 2015

World J Mens Health

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PurposeDyslipidemia has been established as one of the most important modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Due to the higher prevalence of dyslipidemia in males, this study aimed to estimate the prevalence of dyslipidemia in Iranian urban men.Materials and MethodsA screening program was conducted in 845 Iranian men 25 years of age and older in 2014. A health interview survey was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of self-reported dyslipidemia and to collect demographic data, as well as serum lipid profile screening by a reference laboratory. Lipoprotein levels was categorized based on the Adult Treatment Panel III criteria and the data were analyzed using the chi-square test and analysis of variance.ResultsThe overall prevalence of dyslipidemia was 51.8%, and the prevalence of various forms of dyslipidemia was as follows: hypercholesterolemia (≥240 mg/dL), 11.4%; hyper-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (≥160 mg/dL), 9.6%; hypertriglyceridemia (≥200 mg/dL), 25%; and hypo-high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (<40 mg/dL), 34.3%. With the exception of hypo-HDL, all forms of dyslipidemia were significantly less common in men over 65 years of age (p<0.05).ConclusionsThe prevalence of hypo-HDL and hypertriglyceridemia was higher than expected in Iranian adult men, with half of men 25 years of age and older affected by at least one form of dyslipidemia. A large gap in primary and secondary care was observed, because nearly 80% of patients with dyslipidemia were unaware of their status. Urgent preventive programs and lifestyle changes are necessary to reduce the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors.

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Prevalence of dyslipidemia and obesity among college students in Kuwait

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Distorted weight perception correlates with disordered eating attitudes in Kuwaiti college women

Distorted weight perception correlates with disordered eating attitudes in Kuwaiti college women

Diabetes and associated cardiovascular risk factors in the State of Kuwait: the first national survey

Dyslipidemia Prevalence in Iranian Adult Men: The Impact of Population-Based Screening on the Detection of Undiagnosed Patients

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