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Cholelithiasis in young Saudi women
L C Chiedozi1, F H al Hadi, M Salem
1Department of Surgery, Prince Abdulrahman Sudery Hospital, Sakaka, Al Jouf, Saudi Arabia.
East African Medical Journal
|June 26, 1998
Summary
Obesity is a significant risk factor for developing gallstones (cholelithiasis) in young Saudi women aged 17-30. This study found higher average weight and BMI in women with gallstones compared to controls.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Gallstones (cholelithiasis) affect a significant portion of the population, with early onset observed in some demographics.
- Understanding risk factors for early-onset gallstones is crucial for targeted prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate factors associated with symptomatic gallstones in young Saudi women (17-30 years).
- To compare anthropometric measurements and parity between women with and without gallstones.
Main Methods:
- A case-control study involving 152 Saudi women with cholelithiasis (study group) and 152 age-matched controls without biliary disease.
- Measurements included weight, height, ideal weight, overweight status, Quetelet index (BMI), ideal Quetelet index, and parity.
Main Results:
- The study group exhibited significantly higher mean weight, level of overweight, and mean Quetelet index compared to the control group (p > 0.001).
- No significant difference in parity was observed between the two groups.
- Within the study group, younger (17-25) and older (26-30) participants showed similar weight, BMI, and overweight levels.
Conclusions:
- Obesity, indicated by elevated weight and Quetelet index, is a significant contributing factor to the development of symptomatic gallstones in young Saudi women.
- Parity does not appear to be a significant factor in this specific demographic and age group.
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