Analysis of the dominant factor of hypercholesterolemia at 45-59 years old elderly in working area of Puskesmas Rangkapanjaya Kota Depok 2016

Dominant factors of hypercholesterolemia among pre-elderly in working area of Rangkapanjaya public health center in DepokPurposeThis study aimed to analyze the dominant factors of hypercholesterolemia among 45-59 years old elderly persons.MethodA cross-sectional study was conducted, involving 160 elderlies aged 45-49 years old in Rangkapanjaya. The data collection used Accutrend GC, BoneScan QUS, questionnaires, food recall, and Food Frequency Questionnaire. The data analysis used chi-square and logistic regression tests.ResultsThe factors most influencing hypercholesterolemia were vegetable intake frequency, body mass index, physical activity and bone mass density.ConclusionPeople with low total bone mass density have higher risk of getting hypercholesterolemia.