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AuthorSamaha, Ali A.
AuthorZouein, Fouad
AuthorGebbawi, Maya
AuthorFawaz, Mirna
AuthorHoujayri, Raheel
AuthorSamaha, Rana
AuthorBaydoun, Safaa
AuthorEid, Ali H.
Available date2023-09-19T08:01:50Z
Publication Date2017-01-01
Publication NameVessel Plus
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.20517/2574-1209.2017.18
CitationSamaha, A. A., Zouein, F., Gebbawi, M., Fawaz, M., Houjayri, R., Samaha, R., ... & Eid, A. H. (2017). Associations of lifestyle and dietary habits with hyperlipidemia in Lebanon. atherosclerosis, 2(4), 5.‏
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URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/47677
AbstractAim: This study was designed to evaluate the effects of dietary and lifestyle habits on several blood lipid parameters in the Lebanese population. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study for 2,000 individuals, of whom 1,003 completed the survey about their dietary and lifestyle habits. Anthropometric measurements and blood tests were performed and recorded. Results: Up to 53.2% of the population was hypercholesterolemic. Gender and age contributed to the prevalence of high levels of low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) or triglycerides. Prevalence of hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia and high LDL-C levels was higher in smokers, physically inactive or those who consume fatty meat or eggs. Prevalence of hypercholesterolemia was not affected by consumption of whole milk, skimmed milk or fruits and vegetables. However, the prevalence of hypertriglyceridemia and high LDL-levels was higher in individuals who consumed whole milk, and lower in those who consumed skimmed or fruits and vegetables. Conclusion: Hyperlipidemia affects more than half of the Lebanese population. The finding that the majority of the individuals were unaware of their lipid profile mandates warrant efforts for both patient and public education.
Languageen
PublisherOAE Publishing Inc.
SubjectCardiovascular disease
Diet
Lebanon
Lipidemia
TitleAssociations of lifestyle and dietary habits with hyperlipidemia in Lebanon
TypeArticle
Pagination98-106
Volume Number1
dc.accessType Open Access


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