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Establishing reference total serum cholesterol values for Saudi children

Z S Rafii1, A A al Nasser, A Budair

  • 1King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Annals of Clinical Biochemistry
|July 1, 1994
PubMed
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Saudi children aged 0-14 years show normal total serum cholesterol levels comparable to American children. Findings suggest changing dietary habits and increased affluence in Saudi Arabia influence these results.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Serum cholesterol levels in children are crucial indicators of cardiovascular health.
  • Limited data exists on cholesterol levels in Saudi pediatric populations.
  • Global trends suggest varying cholesterol levels based on socioeconomic and dietary factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the total serum cholesterol levels in a cohort of Saudi children aged 0-14 years.
  • To compare these levels with international data, specifically from American children.
  • To explore potential correlations with age, gender, and socioeconomic factors.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 1320 healthy Saudi children aged 0-14 years.
  • Measurement of total serum cholesterol using standardized laboratory methods.

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  • Statistical analysis to compare levels across age groups, genders, and with published American data.

    • Main Results:

    • The mean total serum cholesterol was 3.88 (0.83) mmol/L, with no significant gender-based differences.
    • Cholesterol levels were lowest in the 0-4 year age group and highest in the 5-9 year age group.
    • Established percentile values for Saudi children were comparable to those of American children.

    Conclusions:

    • Saudi children exhibit total serum cholesterol levels similar to their Western counterparts.
    • These findings may reflect evolving dietary patterns and increasing economic prosperity in Saudi Arabia.
    • Further research is warranted to understand the long-term implications of these cholesterol levels.