Key result
Obesity was strongly associated with dyslipidemia in Korean adolescents, increasing the odds of dyslipidemia by over 4-fold (OR 4.04) compared to normal-weight peers.
Cross-Sectional (n=3,045)
Odds Ratio: 4.04 (95% CI 2.96–5.53)
p-value: p=<0.0001
Dyslipidemia is highly prevalent among Korean adolescents, particularly those who are overweight or obese, highlighting the need for early lipid screening in this population.
May inform lipid screening in obese Korean adolescents; leaves open causality and intervention effects.
The aim of this study is to investigate the distribution of plasma cholesterol and triglyceride levels as well as the prevalence of dyslipidemia among Korean adolescents. Methods: We analyzed data for 3,045 adolescents aged 10-18 years (1,622 boys and 1,423 girls) who participated in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys from 2007 to 2010.
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Kim et al. (2012) conducted a cross-sectional in Dyslipidemia (n=3,045). Obesity vs. Normal weight was evaluated on Dyslipidemia (OR 4.04, 95% CI 2.957-5.529, p=<0.0001). Obesity was strongly associated with dyslipidemia in Korean adolescents, increasing the odds of dyslipidemia by over 4-fold (OR 4.04) compared to normal-weight peers.
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