Anthropometric status and lipid profile of older persons in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State Nigeria
2022
Bidemi Emmanuel | Ogechi Nzeagwu | Gideon Iheme
The number of older persons is increasing rapidly and nutrition-related disorders/health risks tend to increase with age. The study assessed the anthropometric status and lipid profile of older persons (≥65years). A cross-sectional study was carried out on 150 older persons using multi-stage random sampling. Ethical approval was obtained, anthropometric status and lipid profile were assessed for all the respondents using standard procedures and compared with recommended cut-off points. Results showed that half (50%) of the respondents had normal BMI, 44.1% were either overweight or obese. Some (56.7%) had less risk of abdominal adiposity with WC. Majority (81.3%) had safe level of WHR. Majority (76% and 95.3%) were overweight with CC and MUAC respectively. The lipid profile indicated that 98.7% had desirable TC, 84% had optimal LDL and 88% had normal TG levels. Some (42%) had high desirable HDL, 32.7% had low HDL. There was no significant relationship (p > 0.05) between the anthropometric indices and lipid profile except for CC and TG (r = 0.290; p < 0.001); BMI with TC (r = 0.168; P < 0.05); WHR and LDL (r = −0.21; P < 0.01). There was a positive correlation (p < 0.001) between BMI and WC, WHR, MUAC and CC. Overweight was prevalent in this study and many had safe level of lipid profile but the percentage with low HDL is worrisome. Nutrition education and regular screening for the elderly are recommended to always check metabolic risks.
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