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The Effect of Lifestyle on Hypercholesterolemia
Abstract
Background:
Unhealthy lifestyle is a risk factor for hypercholesterolemia. However, the study about lifestyle and hypercholesterolemia in Indonesia is not completely explored.
Objectives:
The present study attempted to examine the effect of lifestyle on hypercholesterolemia including smoking habits, physical activity, consumption of vegetables and fruits.
Methods:
This study employed the data from Integrated Coaching Post (Posbindu) Non-Communicable Disease in DKI Jakarta Indonesia 2015- with a sample size of 1090 participants analyzed using multivariable binomial regression. The potential impacts were also measured to determine the contribution of risk factors.
Result:
The prevalence of hypercholesterolemia was 49,5%. The results of a multivariate analysis -highlighted that physical activity and smoking habits determined the lifestyle associated with hypercholesterolemia-. Less physical activity -contributed- significantly to hypercholesterolemia.
Conclusion:
The prevalence of hypercholesterolemia in this study was quite high. Physical activity and smoking habits were significant determinants of hypercholesterolemia.
