Publication: Dyslipidemia among Pilots visiting a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Date
2023
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Nepal Medical Association
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Introduction: Dyslipidemia is the imbalance of various lipids in our body like cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, and high-density lipoprotein. It has been established as a major factor associated with cardiovascular disease. The aim of our study was to find out the prevalence of dyslipidemia among pilots visiting a tertiary care centre.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the family medicine department of Grande International Hospital, Dhapasi, Kathmandu from 1 May 2022 to 30 July 2022 (Reference number: 08/2022). Seventy pilots were included in this study. Lipid profiles like total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol were measured.
Results: Among 70 pilots, only 2 (2.85%) (0-6.12, 90% Confidence Interval) had dyslipidemia with an increased level of triglycerides. Dyslipidemia was seen among pilots 41 to 60 years.
Conclusions: Dyslipidemia among pilots was lower than in other studies done in similar settings.
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Bishwa Raj Dawadi
Department of Family Medicine, Grande International Hospital, Dhapashi, Kathmandu, Nepal
Khilasa Pokharel
Department of Microbiology, Kathmandu Medical College, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal
Keywords
Dyslipidemia, Lipids, Pilot