Concentración de insulina y lípidos séricos en adolescentes de preparatoria en Guadalajara, Mexico

Abstract

Objective. To determine the serum concentration of insulin and lipids among highschool students, according to age, sex, and socioeconomic level. Material and Methods. A cross-sectional study was carried out between October 1998 and March 1999 among 352 high school students aged 14-19 years in Guadalajara, Mexico. Insulin, total cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low density lipoprotein (LDL), and very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) levels were measured. Student's t test, chi- squared tests, and ANOVA, were used to compare mean measurements and proportions. Results. Mean values were obtained for insulin (54±30 pmol/l); triglycerides (10 1±36 mg/dl); total cholesterol (157±27 mg/dl); LDL (95±26 mg/dl), and HDL Conclusions (44±9 mg/dl). Conclusions. Total cholesterol, LDL, and HDL levels were higher among females. Hol levels were lower in low socioeconomic level. Insulin levels were higher among younger subjects.