Prevalence of hyperlipidemia and associated risk factors among healthy young Saudi females:relationship with waist Circumference and body Mass Index

Hegazi, Maha A.; Kadi, Hanan Al

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“…However, it should be noted that majority (57.8%) of the participants fall within the normal BMI range. Previous research has reported a growing prevalence of obesity among Saudi women [2], with Al Kadi and Alissa [16] reporting a high prevalence of overweight and obesity (20%). Another important finding of this study is that across all ages, in total, 21.1% of the participants were found to be pre-hypertensive, while 13.5% were pre-diabetic.…”

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“…This finding is worrisome as it has been reported that intra-abdominal fat has deleterious impact on metabolism [23]. Al Kadi and Alissa [16] stated that studies conducted in East Asian countries have regularly emphasized the necessity to decrease BMI and waist circumference cut-off points for assessing the risk of metabolic disorders. Therefore, follow-up evaluations of such participants in the present study including referral to their physicians should be considered.…”

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Screening for Risk Factors of Cardiometabolic Disease Among Female University Students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Olabiji¹

2017

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Background:Prevalence of cardiometabolic diseases (CMD), especially among the youth, is a growing public health concern in both developed and developing countries. Objective:To examine cardiovascular and metabolic disease risk factors among a cohort of female university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Method:Two hundred and twenty-three (223) female students aged 17-25 years participated in the study. Both physical and physiological parameters were assessed using standard procedures and equipment. The study also evaluated the extent to which body mass index (BMI) could predict CMD risk factors among the participants. Alpha level was set at α =0.05. Results:The results showed that 22.4%, 8.5% and 11.2% of the women were overweight, obese, and underweight, respectively. Hemodynamic results indicated that of those overweight and obese, 9.4%and 21.1% were pre-hypertensive, respectively, while only 3 (1.3%) were hypertensive. Blood glucose results showed that 30 (13.5%) participants were pre-diabetic. Also, the BMI for overweight (26.9±1.54 kg/m 2 )and obese (33.5±3.17 kg/m 2 ) categories indicated participants at the risk of CMD. Further analysis showed a statistically significant correlation between BMI and the following dependent measures: systolic (r = 0.352, p = 0.001) and diastolic (r = 0.136, p = 0.043) BP, waist circumference (r = 0.791, p = 0.001), and fasting blood glucose (r = 0.157, p = 0.019). BMI and age yielded a non-significant association (r = 0.023, p = 0.728). Results of adjusted regression coefficients indicated that BMI accounted for 65.6% of the variance in the women's physiological variables. Conclusion:It was concluded that although many of the women screened had healthy CMD risk profiles, a few presented with excessively high levels which require follow-up clinical investigation and intervention. The need to undertake large scale surveillance of CMD risk factors among this relatively less studied population is recommended as it will promote early detection of risk profiles and health enhancing behaviours among the youth.

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Screening for Risk Factors of Cardiometabolic Disease Among Female University Students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Olabiji¹

2017

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“…• Obesity: The prevalence of obesity [83] has markedly increased in most countries of the world. A positive association between obesity and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes [84] has been consistently observed in many populations.…”

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Late Stage Complications of Diabetes and Insulin Resistance

Soumya¹,

Srilatha²

2011

J Diabetes Metab

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Diabetes mellitus is considered one of the main threats to human health in the 21st century. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder or a chronic condition where the sugar levels in blood are high. Diabetes is associated with long-term complications that affect almost every part of the body and often leads to blindness, heart and blood vessel disease, stroke, kidney failure, amputations, and nerve damage. Also it is associated with significantly accelerated rates of several debilitating microvascular complications such as nephropathy, retinopathy, and neuropathy, and macrovascular complications such as atherosclerosis and stroke. In the present article it has been discussed about the resistance of insulin and its consequences in diabetic patients. Insulin resistance results in various disorders. Metabolic syndrome is predicted to become a major public health problem in many developed, as well as developing countries. J ou rna l o f D ia be tes & M e ta bolism

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Prevalence Of Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension And Hyperlipidemia Among Students And Employees In University Of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Altemani

2016

ESJ

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Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a common but chronic condition that can cause death, and is seen as a substantial source of disability and health costs. A balance between prevention and intervention, as is the case with other infectious diseases, is the best way to stem the increasing burden of CVD. Objective: This study assesses the prevalence of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia in students and employees in a sample from the University of Tabuk. Methods: A crosssectional study was done in 2015, with 120 employees and students at the University of Tabuk (in Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia), for those over age 20 (60 males and 60 females) from different facilities and departments at the university. Findings: Blood testing was done with 120 participants to assess the prevalence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia at the University of Tabuk, in which the prevalence is actually higher than in most cities of Saudi Arabia. Ten percent of participants are hyperglycemic and 10% are developing problems in that area, with no significant difference between males and females. The overall percent of abnormal cholesterol levels is 17.5%. The mean total cholesterol level for female participants is significantly higher than that of males (160.1 vs. 157.3, p < 0.047). Conclusion: This information shows that cardiovascular risk factors will influence those with major health disorders in the future. Consequently, a nationwide campaign encouraging wholesome eating, better lifestyles, as well as physical activity, is a healthcare priority.

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Prevalence of hyperlipidemia and associated risk factors among healthy young Saudi females:relationship with waist Circumference and body Mass Index

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Screening for Risk Factors of Cardiometabolic Disease Among Female University Students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Screening for Risk Factors of Cardiometabolic Disease Among Female University Students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Late Stage Complications of Diabetes and Insulin Resistance

Prevalence Of Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension And Hyperlipidemia Among Students And Employees In University Of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

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