[Pordenone study: HDL-cholesterol and obesity indexes in the young].
BACKGROUND
In 1987, ten years after the first observation, we performed the follow-up of the subjects included in the "Pordenone Study on the precursors of atherosclerosis in childhood".


METHODS
The anthropometric, biologic and anamnestic indicators of coronary risk were evaluated. The W.H.O. protocol was always used. 439 (90%) subjects underwent reexamination, (234 males and 205 females between 18 and 26 years). HDL cholesterol, tricipital and subscapular skinfold thickness, weight and height were evaluated. The aim of our study was to find possible correlations between obesity indexes and HDL cholesterol values.


RESULTS
We found that HDL cholesterol levels are lower in males compared to females and that differences exist below and over the 80 degrees percentile of BMI. Obese subjects have lower HDL cholesterol levels in both sexes. Females with android obesity (subjects with subscapular skinfold thickness values over 80 degrees percentile) had low HDL cholesterol values.


CONCLUSIONS
Because of this inverse correlation between HDL cholesterol and coronary risk, and because young obese generally have low HDL cholesterol levels, we believe that the study of coronary risk factors is also useful starting from this age in overweight subjects. This will be useful for preventive purposes. Particular attention must be given to young girls with android obesity.
Canterin
A A
AA
Centro Cardioreumatologico con Unità di Fisiopatologia della Nutrizione-Ospedale Civile di Pordenone.
Cignacco
G B
GB
Donadon
V
V
Marchesini
F
F
Rovere
M
M
Zanata
G
G
Bomben
P
P
Canterin
F A
FA
D'Amico
F
F
Dal Palu
C
C
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000209:etiology*; D015992:Body Mass Index; D008076:Cholesterol, HDL / Q000097:blood*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000097:blood* / Q000150:complications; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D013997:Time Factors
D008076:Cholesterol, HDL
Studio di Pordenone: HDL-colesterolo e indici di obesità nei giovani.