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Hyperlipidemia in Saudi Arabia
Mansour M Al-Nozha1, Mohammed R Arafah, Mohammed A Al-Maatouq
1Taibah University, PO Box 344, Madina, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. malnozha@hotmail.com
Saudi Medical Journal
|February 5, 2008
Summary
Hyperlipidemia, including high cholesterol and triglycerides, is highly prevalent in Saudi Arabia across all communities. This indicates a growing risk for coronary artery disease in the Saudi population.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular epidemiology
- Public health research
- Metabolic disorders
Background:
- Hyperlipidemia is a significant risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD).
- Understanding the prevalence of hyperlipidemia in Saudi Arabia is crucial for public health planning.
- Previous data on hyperlipidemia prevalence in Saudi Arabia's diverse communities is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of hyperlipidemia in Saudi adults.
- To compare hyperlipidemia prevalence between genders and community types (rural vs. urban).
- To assess the correlation of hyperlipidemia with other coronary artery disease risk factors.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study of 16,819 Saudi individuals aged 30-70 years.
- Data collected between 1995 and 2000.
- Fasting plasma lipids analyzed to define hypercholesterolemia (HC) and hypertriglyceridemia (HT); logistic regression used for risk assessment.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of hypercholesterolemia (HC) was 54% (mean cholesterol 5.4±1.52 mmol/l).
- Hypertriglyceridemia (HT) prevalence was 40.3% (mean triglycerides 1.8±1.29 mmol/l).
- Males showed significantly higher HT prevalence (47.6%) than females (33.7%).
Conclusions:
- Hyperlipidemia is highly prevalent in Saudi Arabia, affecting over half the population.
- The rising rates suggest an impending increase in coronary artery disease burden.
- Lifestyle modifications, including weight reduction and increased physical activity, are vital for prevention.
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