title: Dyslipidemia and associated risk factors in a resettlement colony of Delhi.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Cardiovascular diseases are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in India, with dyslipidemia contributing significantly to the risk. There are few community-based studies that highlight the burden and risk factors associated with dyslipidemia in the Indian population.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with dyslipidemia among adults ages 18 years and older in a resettlement colony located in central Delhi.
  
  
  METHODS
  A cross-sectional study that included a random sample of 200 adults was designed. A study tool based on the World Health Organization STEPwise approach to surveillance of noncommunicable diseases and their risk factors (STEPS) questionnaire was used. Fasting venous blood sample was collected to assess the lipid profile and anthropometric measures of the participants were recorded. Criteria based on the Third Report of the National Cholesterol Education Program Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults were used to define the cut offs for dyslipidemia. Data were analyzed with the Statistical Package for Social Sciences, version 17.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Of a total of 200 study subjects, 34% had increased total cholesterol levels (≥200 mg %), 38% had increased low-density lipoprotein levels (≥130 mg %), 40% had increased triglyceride levels (≥150 mg %), and 42% had low high-density lipoprotein levels (<40 mg %). Using the logistic regression model, we found age, hypertension, alcohol consumption, and abdominal obesity to be associated with increased odds of dyslipidemia.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A high proportion of individuals in the community have dyslipidemia, often associated with modifiable risk factors. The situation demands programs aimed at risk factor reduction. A focus on behavior change and health promotion targeting the younger age group is recommended.
authors: Department of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India. Electronic address: urvi_doc@yahoo.co.in.
authors: Urvi
authors: U
authors: Sharma
authors: Jugal
authors: J
authors: Kishore
authors: Ankur
authors: A
authors: Garg
authors: Tanu
authors: T
authors: Anand
authors: Montosh
authors: M
authors: Chakraborty
authors: Pramod
authors: P
authors: Lali
mesh_terms: D050153:Abdominal Fat; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D015992:Body Mass Index; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D050171:Dyslipidemias / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D007194:India / Q000453:epidemiology; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D008055:Lipids
keywords: Dyslipidemia; India; NCDs; Prevalence; Resettlement colony; Risk factors; Urban; WHO STEPS