[Analysis of lipid status parameters in relation to gender and age in the working population of district of Gradiska].

INTRODUCTION

The aim of this investigation was to establish the frequency of hyperlipoproteinemias, as well as the distribution of desired, elevated and high risk values of certain lipid status parameters among working population of the Gradiska municipality with age and sex distribution.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

This investigation included 250 workers, 109 male and 141 female, 25-60 years of age of the Gradiska municipality on a regular checkup. Standard biochemical methods were used to determine values of total serum cholesterol, triglycerides and HDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol and LDL to HDL cholesterol ratio were calculated.

RESULTS

Total serum cholesterol was elevated in 44.04% of males and 44.68% of females, triglycerides in 20.02% of males and 19.15% of females and LDL cholesterol in 31.96% of males and 21.43% of females. High risk values of total cholesterol were established in 43.12% of males and 39.01% of females, and of triglycerides in 37.61% of males and 9.93% of females. HDL cholesterol was decreased in 55.96% of males and 41.84% of females, while highly decreased values were established only in 5.5% of males and 1.42% of females. Increase of total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol correlated with workers' age, but values of triglycerides did not. Hyperlipoproteinemia was evident in 76.4% of examinees.

DISCUSSION

All tested parameters vary dramatically from desired levels. These results are probably associated with unhealthy food habits and lifestyle.

CONCLUSION

Our results point to the need to perform regular laboratory diagnostic procedures and routine check-ups in the working population.