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Prevalence, pattern, and correlates of dyslipidemia in Bangladeshi individuals

Md Tauhidul Islam1, Md Taqbir Us Samad Talha2, Sabit Saad Shafiq2

  • 1Murdoch Business School (Dr Islam), Murdoch University, Perth, WA-6150, Australia.

Journal of Clinical Lipidology
|September 24, 2023
PubMed

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Dyslipidemia affects 76.7% of Bangladeshi adults, with low HDL-C being most common. Male sex, age, and tobacco use are key risk factors, highlighting the need for interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Dyslipidemia prevalence and patterns in Bangladesh are not well-understood.
  • Characterizing dyslipidemia is crucial for public health initiatives in the region.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and patterns of dyslipidemia in adult Bangladeshi population.
  • To identify associated risk factors for dyslipidemia in Bangladesh.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based, cross-sectional study was conducted across all eight administrative divisions of Bangladesh.
  • Data from 7084 adult participants were analyzed, focusing on triglycerides (TG), HDL-C, LDL-C, and lipid-lowering medication use.
  • Control of LDL-C and non-HDL-C in individuals with atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD) was also investigated.

Main Results:

  • Overall dyslipidemia prevalence was high at 76.7%, with low HDL-C (63.8%) being the most prevalent abnormality.
  • Significant predictors included male sex, age 45-59 years, tobacco use (smoking and smokeless), and high waist-hip ratio.
  • Dyslipidemia control in ASCVD patients was low, with LDL-C and non-HDL-C control rates of 5.1% and 6.9%, respectively.

Conclusions:

  • The high prevalence of dyslipidemia in Bangladesh presents a significant cardiovascular risk.
  • Urgent lifestyle interventions are required to prevent and manage dyslipidemia in the Bangladeshi population.
Abstract

Keywords:
BangladeshDyslipidemiaPrevalenceRisk factorsSerum lipid levels

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