A hospital based observational study to assess the BP and serum lipid profile stunted children in the age group of 1–5 years

Abstract

Background:Coronary artery disease (CAD) has been delineated as the greatest epidemic humanity has ever faced. It takes a tremendous toll in premature sickness, disease, and death, which have a major economic impact on the person and upon the health care delivery system. Accounting nearly 80% of all cardiac morbidity, CAD is now the major cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. In most countries, it accounts for 30% of all deaths.BP and lipid profile play important role in coronary artery disease. Materials and Methods: The present study was conducted in Nalanda Medical College and Hospital Patna, Bihar India. The study comprised 90 stunted children. History and physical examination were recorded in a pretested pro forma. BP was recorded with a sphygmomanometer with proper cuff. A 4-h fasting blood sample was collected for analysis of serum lipid profile.

Results: Among the cases,in the stunted children, there were 56 (62.22%) males and 34 (37.78%) females. The mean age of the stunted children was 35.333±5.79 months and 39.10±3.80 months, respectively. The mean height of the stunted children was 83.74±2.899 cm.The prevalence of elevated BP 25.56% of children had elevated SBP and DBP and 74.44 children was normal BP. The mean serum triglyceride was significantly higher and mean high-density lipoprotein was significantly lower in the case group.Conclusion: The BP and lipid profile metabolic changes associated with stunting pose a threat for future cardiovascular disease. Early detection and prevention of stunting and its consequences will decrease the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in futurelife.. 

Keywords: Blood pressure, Lipid profile, Risk of cardiovascular disease, Stunting