| Abstract Title: |
Difference in lipid levels and prevalence of dyslipidemia in rural- urban Arad County |
| Authors: |
Turcin Luminita, Jompan Afilon, Bugari Dan, Turcin Radmila |
| Affiliation: |
“Vasile Goldis” Western University Arad, Romania |
| Abstract text: |
OBJECTIVES: To determine the lipid levels and examine the effect of an urban lifestyle on dyslipidemia, by comparing the lipid levels and the prevalence of dyslipidemia of rural vs. urban dwellers in Romania. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A cross-sectional study was conducted in both rural (Pilu, Varsand, Hasmas) and urban (Arad) areas. After a 12-hour fast, blood was drawn for assessment of total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high-density lipoprotein (HDL-C) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C) cholesterol. The classification of dyslipidemia was based on the NCEP A TP III guidelines. RESULTS: The authors recruited 1156 subjects (854 urban; 302 rural), ranging between 20 and 88 years of age. In both the men and women, the mean TC and LDL-C were significantly higher in urban vs. rural subjects (TC; 209 vs. 162 for men and 201 vs. 192 mg/dl for women and LDL-C; 123 vs. 85 for men and 129 vs. 116 mg/dl for women, p or =200 mg/dl) and low HDL-C (d rural populations. CONCLUSION: This present study demonstrated a significant difference in urban vs. rural lipid levels and the prevalence of dyslipidemia. Migration to urban centers and adopting an urban lifestyle is likely related to the rising lipid level and prevalence of dyslipidemia. |
| Keywords: |
dyslipidemia, lifestyle optimization, pharmacotherapy |
| Presentation type: |
Poster |
| Correspondence: |
no. 52 R. Ciorogariu St., Arad, Romania |
| Email: |
danbugari@yahoo.com |
