Prevalence of Dyslipidemia among Young Adults in KPK: A Cross-Sectional Study

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of dyslipidaemia among young adults aged 18-40 years in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, identify lipid profile patterns, and assess the association between occupation and dyslipidaemia. Methodology: This retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Cardiology, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, from January 2024 to October 2024. Four hundred patients (200 males and 200 females) were included. Descriptive statistics and t-tests were used for analysis of lipid profiles and blood pressure measurements, and the association between occupation and dyslipidaemia was evaluated using a chi-square test. Dyslipidaemia was diagnosed according to the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP ATP III) guidelines. Results: The prevalence of dyslipidaemia was 46% (n=184). Dyslipidemic individuals had significantly higher total cholesterol (223.02 ± 36.95 mg/dL vs. 173.79 ± 16.30 mg/dL, p