Case Report, Int J Cardiovasc Res Vol: 2 Issue: 4
Dyslipidaemia, Atherogenic Index and Urbanization in Central Nigeria: Associations, Impact, and a Call for Concerted Action
| Olufemi S Adediran1,2, Adeseye A Akintunde1*, O George Opadijo1, and Mattew A Araoye2 | |
| 1Department of Internal Medicine, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P.M.B 4000, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria | |
| 2Department of Internal Medicine, Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria | |
| Corresponding author : AA Akintunde Department of Internal Medicine, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P.M.B 4000, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria Tel: +234-803-393-2076 E-mail: [email protected],[email protected] |
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| Received: May 16, 2013 Accepted: July 17, 2013 Published: July 25, 2013 | |
| Citation: Adediran OS, Akintunde AA, Opadijo OG, Araoye MA (2013) Dyslipidaemia, Atherogenic Index and Urbanization in Central Nigeria: Associations, Impact, and a Call for Concerted Action. Int J Cardiovasc Res 2:4. doi:10.4172/2324-8602.1000134 |
Abstract
Dyslipidaemia, Atherogenic Index and Urbanization in Central Nigeria: Associations, Impact, and a Call for Concerted Action
Dyslipidaemia is a major cardiovascular risk factor. It was earlier said to be infrequent among Blacks due to dietary and possibly genetic influences. However, Nigeria is experiencing rapid urbanization with increasing rapid rural-urban migration. The aim was to describe the pattern of dyslipidaemia in a typical rural population and genetically related urban dwellers in a way to highlight the impact of urbanization on dyslipidaemia in central Nigeria.
