Lipid Profile and Blood Glucose Level of Hypertensive Population in Rural Regions of West China.

Abstract Background: In rural regions of West China, there was almost no intervention on dyslipidemias and abnormal glucose metabolism of individuals with hypertension because of no literature reporting the lipid profile or blood glucose of these patients. This study was designed to investigate the lipid profile and blood glucose level of the hypertensive population in these regions. Methods: A cross-sectional community survey was carried out in Xunyi county of Shaanxi province in West China. The study enrolled 1425 hypertensive patients. The lipid profile and blood glucose levels were assessed. Diet and physical activity were also investigated by questionnaire. Results: 54% of the population had dyslipidemias. The hypercholesterolemia (hyper-TC) and hypertriglyceridemia (hyper-TG) were the main dyslipidemias (hyper-TC:25%; hyper-TG: 33% ). The prevalence of abnormal glucose metabolism was 37%. 16% of the population had hyperglycemia. Despite of low-fat intake, the diet was unbalanced by excess salt consumption and seriously insufficient intake of vegetables, fruits and protein. Conclusion: Dyslipidemias and abnormal glucose metabolism were common in the hypertensive patients in rural areas of West China. They were needed to be invented to reduce the risks of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases of hypertensive patients in these regions. Unbalanced diet here may be needed to be modified.