ANALYSIS OF CARDIO-METABOLIC RISKS IN YOUNG PAKISTANI ADULT

Introduction: Cardiometabolic risks, especially hyperglycaemia, hypertension and dyslipidaemia, are on the rise globally in parallel with type 2 diabetes (T2D), cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD), with high disability and mortality rates. Aims and objectives: The basic aim of the study is to find cardio-metabolic risks in young Pakistani adult. Methodology of the study: This study was conducted at King Edward medical university, Lahore during Dec 2017 to May 2018. All participants were informed of the study objectives and signed a written informed consent before questionnaire-based interview and blood sampling. Subjects diagnosed with advanced stage health complications and on specific medications were excluded from the study. Results: The data shows that there is a significant relationship between hypertension and CVD. There is also some positive relationship between socio-economic status and hypertension with respect to CVD. Conclusion: It is concluded that the rise in general and abdominal obesity also led to an elevation in levels of blood pressure, fasting glucose and lipid profiles along with significantly high rates of hyperglycaemia. hypertension and dyslipidaemia.