RESEARCH ARTICLE


The Effect of Lifestyle on Hypercholesterolemia



Dewi Febriani*, Besral
Department of Biostatistics and Population, Faculty of Public Health, University of Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia


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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.

Keywords: Consumption of vegetables and fruits, Hypercholesterolemia, Lifestyle, Smoking habits, Physical activity, Indonesia.