Background and Objectives: Dyslipidemia is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It includes high levels of triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (T-cholestrol), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) and low level of high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c). Therefore it is important to know the lipid levels of community for early intervention and prevention of cardiovascular disease. The present study investigated the lipid levels of urban population of Shimla

Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in a health centre at Shimla. 132 samples were tested in the individuals above 18 years of age. Blood samples following overnight fast was collected for determination of serum TG, T-cholestrol, LDL-c and HDL-c. According to the criteria of the National Cholestrol Education Program- Adult treatment Panel III (NCEP-ATP III), Dyslipidemia was classified into (a) Hyperlipidemia-TC >200mg/dl, TG>150mg/dl, (b)Hypercholestrolemia TC>200mg/dl (c) Hypertriglyceridemia TG>150mg/dl, (d) Atherogenic dyslipidemia TG>150 , LDLC>165

Results: A total number of 132 adult individuals were enrolled of which 80 (61%) and 52 (39%) were male and female respectively. Study found 32  hyperlipidemia, 30% atherogenic dyslipidemia,8% hypercholesterolemia and 30% hypertriglyceridemia. 35.60% had low HDL. 7.58% had high LDL. BMI was higher among females as compared to males.(p=<0.01)

Conclusion: Prevalence of atherogenic dyslipidemia and hyperlipidemia are common and female dyslipidemic patients are susceptible to develop higher BMI. Which calls for urgent lifestyle intervention strategies to prevent and manage this.

Keywords: Dyslipidemia, Hypercholestrolemia, hypertriglyceridemia.

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Dr Meenu Aggarwal

Resident Medical Officer Indian Institute of Advanced Study Shimla