[The correlation between lifestyle and lipid profile].

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to estimate if negative lifestyle habits such as alcohol consumption, smoking and physical inactivity affect the lipid profile values. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study included 250 workers on regular examination in the Gradiska Health Center in the period from 2001 to 2002. There were 113 (45.2%) men and 137 (54.8%) women. The examinees were divided into three groups according age (25-39, 40-49 and 50-60 respectively). Standard laboratory methods were used to establish the following: total cholesterol, triglyceride and HDL-cholesterol level, LDL cholesterol, atherosclerosis index (AI) and total cholesterol/HDL cholesterol. RESULTS: Using a questionnaire, we have found out that out of 250 examinees 48.80% consume alcohol regularly, 50.80% are smokers and 36% are physically. The mean total cholesterol was high in all groups and it was 6.41 mmol/l. The mean triglyceride level was 1.88 mmol/l and mean HDL cholesterol was 1.48 mmol/l, IA was 2.99 and total cholesterol/HDL cholesterol ratio was 4.69. Statistical analysis showed that there was a statistically significant relationship between triglyceride values and alcohol consumption, smoking and physical activity (p<0.05). Also, we showed that there was a statistically high relationship between HDL cholesterol values, AJ, total cholesterol/HDL cholesterol and smoking in the examined groups (p<0.01). DISCUSSION: In our study the lipid profile parameters were above the desired levels, probably due to unhealthy lifestyle, including smoking, alcohol consumption and insufficient physical activity. Our results are in concordance with the results of similar studies. CONCLUSION: It is of utmost importance to take steps to improve lifestyle habits of our population.

[Analysis of lipid status parameters in relation to gender and age in the working population of district of Gradiska]. / Analiza vrednosti parametara lipidskog statusa radno sposobne populacije opstine Gradiska u zavisnosti od pola i starosti.

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.