Table 4 Percent values of some health indicators according to body mass index category
Biochemical parameters | % Of the study sample | Ideal weight | Overweight | Obese |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blood sugar >110 mg/100 ml | 12.0% | 16.7 | 25.0 | 58.3 |
Total cholesterol >200 mg/100 ml | 37.0% | 13.5 | 37.4 | 48.6 |
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol <40 mg/100 ml | 34.0% | 50 | 23.5 | 26.5 |
Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol < 150 mg/100 ml | 14.0% | 21.4 | 21.4 | 57.1 |
Triglycerides >150 mg/100 ml | 20.0% | 25.0 | 20.0 | 55.0 |
Systolic blood pressure >130 mmHg | 12.0% | 00 | 33.3 | 66.6 |
Diastolic blood pressure >90 mmHg | 13.0% | 00 | 38.5 | 61.5 |