Key result
Age and body mass index were significantly associated with increased total cholesterol levels among open-pit mining workers, whereas systolic and diastolic blood pressure had no significant association.
Why the study?
The relationship between age, BMI, blood pressure, and total cholesterol levels in mining workers was not well characterized.
Are age, body mass index, and blood pressure associated with total cholesterol levels in mining workers?
Cross-Sectional (n=426)
No
Are age, body mass index, and blood pressure associated with total cholesterol levels in mining workers?
Effect estimate: B coefficient 1.208 for age, 1.913 for BMI (95% CI 0.718-1.698)
p-value: p=<0.001
Age and body mass index, but not blood pressure, are significantly associated with higher total cholesterol levels among heavy equipment mining workers.
Caution against BP-based cholesterol screening in workers; leaves open prospective validation of age/BMI associations.
The purpose of the study was to determine the relation between age, body mass index (BMI), and blood pressure and total cholesterol levels in mining workers in PT Harmoni Panca Utama, Job Site KDA. The cross-sectional design was used and a multiple linear regression was carried out to determine the relationship between the independent variables and the overall cholesterol levels. The analysis showed that age and BMI were significant in influencing the level of total cholesterol (p < 0.001), but the systolic and diastolic blood pressure did not exhibit significant relations. Age was associated with more LDL and total cholesterol deposition because of age-related changes in lipid metabolism, and the excessive body weight (BMI) was associated with dyslipidemia because of visceral fat deposition and dysfunctional lipoprotein metabolism. These results have highlighted the significance of occupational health-serial of monitoring concerning the age and the nutritional status of workers to avoid cardiometabolism complications.
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Sumardiyono Sumardiyono (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Dyslipidemia risk (n=426). Age, body mass index, and blood pressure was evaluated on Total cholesterol levels (B coefficient 1.208 for age, 1.913 for BMI, 95% CI 0.718-1.698, p=<0.001). Age and body mass index were significantly associated with increased total cholesterol levels among open-pit mining workers, whereas systolic and diastolic blood pressure had no significant association.
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