Serum lipids and lipoproteins among students of the University of Sarajevo.

Introduction: This study researched the distribution of desirable, borderline and high-risk values of certain lipid status parameters in healthy young individuals.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to research the statistical distribution of desirable, borderline and high-risk values of certain lipid status parameters in healthy young individuals (i.e. medical university students).

Material And Methods: In this research we tested 112 students studying at the University of Sarajevo, of both genders and 20-30 years of age.

Results: Total serum cholesterol was minimally elevated in 7.1% of tested students, elevated with high risk in 2.7% and triglycerides were minimally elevated in 1.8%. Presence of elevated LDL cholesterol was found to be 2.7% minimally and 1.8% with high risk. HDL cholesterol was minimally decreased in 1 tested student.

Discussion: Standard biochemical methods were used to determine the values of total cholesterol, triglycerides and HDL-cholesterol. The level of LDL cholesterol was also calculated.

Conclusion: Our results point to the need for performing gradual laboratory diagnostic procedures for routine check-ups of university students.