Anthropometrics and Plasma Atherogenic Index in Saudi Women Madinah KSA

Amal M. Qasem Surrati; Walaa Mohammed Saeed; Eman Mohammed   Alfadhli

doi:10.12669/pjms.40.3.8318

Amal M. Qasem Surrati Taibah university
Walaa Mohammed Saeed 2Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Science, Taibah University, Medina, Saudi Arabia
Eman Mohammed Alfadhli professor at medical department- college of medicine Taibah university KSA

DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.3.8318

Keywords: Anthropometric, Atherogenic Index, Madinah, KSA, Body Mass Index, Atherogenic Index of Plasma, Lipid profiles, Females, CVD

Abstract

Objective: to determine the lipid profile levels and association with anthropometric measurements and atherogenic index of plasma values in females from Taibah University.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2019 to January 2020 at the female section of Taibah University, located in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The study sample consisted of 240 females ranging from 19 to 50 years. Measurements related to anthropometry such as height, weight, waist, and hip circumference, were calculated. Body Mass Index, Lipid profiles, and Atherogenic Index of Plasma were also measured.

Results: Almost 73.4% of the participants were obese and overweight, with a mean BMI of 28.79±5.7 kg/m2. Overweight and obese women were observed to have high total cholesterol and triglyceride levels (P≤0.05). Out of 244 participants, 120 (49.2%) and 44 (18%) were at intermediate and high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), respectively, as determined by the atherogenic index of plasma AIP. Intermediate and high-risk CVD groups had higher lipid profile levels and high waist-to-hip ratio compared to those in females at low risk (P≤0.05). AIP was positively and significantly associated with total cholesterol and triglyceride but negatively correlated with HDL concentration. Furthermore, the BMI had significantly positive correlation with triglyceride and waist to hip ratio (P≤0.05).

Conclusion: The majority of the participants were overweight and obese, with high levels of triglycerides and total cholesterol and high waist to hip ratio, placing them at intermediate or high risk of CVD based on AIP values. Additional CVD risk screenings, targeted specifically at overweight and obese women, are needed.

doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.3.8318

How to cite this: Surrati AMQ, Mohammedsaeed W, Alfadhli EM. Anthropometrics and Plasma Atherogenic Index in Saudi Women Madinah KSA. Pak J Med Sci. 2024;40(3):364-370. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.3.8318

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