Risk assessment of hyperlipidemia diabetes mellitus and anemia in Pathumthani University personnel, Thailand Health risk assessment

Abstract

Abstract

            Health risk assessment of 106 Pathumthani University personnel, includes 23 males (21.70%) and 83 females (78.30%) with age range between 20 -70 years old. The result showed that the average blood pressure is 118 ± 16.4 mmHg (systolic) and 79± 9.8 mmHg (diastolic). However, only  42.45% had normal blood pressure. The analysis of Body Mass Index (BMI) showed that only 35.85% had a normal BMI (18.50-22.90), 9.44% had low level of BMI (< 18.50) and 54.71% had a high level of BMI (ranging from 23 to more than 30). The results of lipid profile determination showed that only 37.74% of the studied group had optimal level of total cholesterol, whereas 66.98% had a high LDL –cholesterol and 19.81% had a high level of triglyceride. Furthermore, due to the risk of diabetes mellitus, the results of fasting blood sugar (FBS) showed only 10.38% of high level which differs from the HbA1c analysis that indicated 24.53% of prediabetes and 10.38% of diabetes mellitus. In addition, from the complete blood count (CBC) determination, only 12 from 106 person (11.32%) showed the non-severe anemic status.

            The statistical analysis of correlation between age, gender and various parameters showed the significant only between age versus HbA1c (p-value= 0.015) and between gender versus enzyme Alanine transaminase: ALT (p-value= 0.031).

            In conclusion, the majority of Pathumthani University personnel had a risk of metabolic diseases such as hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus and obesity. However, they should be concerned about the blood pressure, cholesterol level, and blood sugar. This study may suggested that, the Pathumthani University staff should be more self – aware, in order to improve the quality of life to encourage the university and social communities.