Prevalence of Dyslipidemia with Classic Triad in Medical Community

KAILASH CHANDRA; RAJ KAMAL; AGRAWAL RP; SIROHI PARMENDRA

Volume : VII, Issue : VI, June - 2018

Prevalence of Dyslipidemia with Classic Triad in Medical Community

Kailash Chandra, Raj Kamal, Agrawal Rp, Sirohi Parmendra

Abstract :

OBJECTIVES– Dyslipidemia conveys significant risk for future atherothrombotic cardiovascular events and has important correlation with the working environment. So, we aimed to see prevalence of dyslipidemia in medical community of Bikaner, India.

MATERIAL AND METHODS –It was a cross sectional study. We recruited 390 (180 doctors and 210 paramedical staff) medical professionals. Detailed laboratory examination was done. Data was collected in a performa having questionnaires about physical activity, job stress, sleeping hours, working hours, alcoholism and smoking habits. Correlation with multistep regression analysis and coefficient of contingency were derived from the results.

RESULTS– Prevalence of dyslipidemia with at least one deranged parameter was 78.7% while classic triad was found in 58.7% cases. Prevalence of increased total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides was in 42.31%,43.33% and 51.28%.While deranged HDL level was found in 46.92% of the participants.

CONCLUSION– Prevalence of dyslipidemia is very high in medical community.