• Bishwa Raj Dawadi and Khilasa Pokharel.
• Department of Family Medicine, Grande International Hospital, Dhapashi, Kathmandu, Nepal.
• JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2023 Jan 1; 61 (257): 474947-49.

IntroductionDyslipidemia is the imbalance of various lipids in our body like cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, and high-density lipoprotein. It has been established as a major factor associated with cardiovascular disease. The aim of our study was to find out the prevalence of dyslipidemia among pilots visiting a tertiary care centre.MethodsThis descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the family medicine department of Grande International Hospital, Dhapasi, Kathmandu from 1 May 2022 to 30 July 2022 (Reference number: 08/2022). Seventy pilots were included in this study. Lipid profiles like total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol were measured.ResultsAmong 70 pilots, only 2 (2.85%) (0-6.12, 90% Confidence Interval) had dyslipidemia with an increased level of triglycerides. Dyslipidemia was seen among pilots 41 to 60 years.ConclusionsDyslipidemia among pilots was lower than in other studies done in similar settings.Keywordsdyslipidemia; lipids; pilot.

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