Articles Vol. 66 No. CĐ22-Hội Hóa sinh Y học VN 09/01/2026

PREVALENCE AND CHARACTERISTICS OF DYSLIPIDEMIA AMONG YOUNG WORKERS UNDERGOING PERIODIC HEALTH CHECKUPS AT THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER HO CHI MINH CITY

Le Thi Xinh1,2, Nguyen Van Luon1,2, Doan Thanh Hai3,4, Le Thi Ngoc Anh5,6, Tran Thi Ngoc Lam1,2, Huynh Thi Thu Huong3,4, Nguyen Thi Hong Linh3,4
1 University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
2 Đại học Y Dược Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
3 University Medical Center at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
4 Bệnh viện Đại học Y Dược Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
5 Faculty of Medicine, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City
6 Khoa Y, Đại học Văn Lang
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v66iCD22.4141
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Keywords
blood lipids, overweight, routine screening, young workers.
Abstract

Objective: To determine the prevalence of dyslipidemia among young workers undergoing routine health check-ups at the University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City. 

Participants and methods:

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 358 individuals aged 18–40 years who attended routine health examinations at the University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City and underwent a full lipid panel test including all four components.

Results: The overall prevalence of dyslipidemia was 85.5%. Among the lipid abnormalities, elevated LDL-C was the most common, observed in 275 participants (76.8%). The prevalence of other lipid abnormalities was as follows: elevated triglycerides 60.5%, elevated total cholesterol 36.6%, and reduced HDL-C 21.5%. 

Conclusion: Dyslipidemia is highly prevalent among young workers, even in the absence of clinical symptoms.

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