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The High Burden of Dyslipidemia in Ibb, Yemen: A Retrospective Analysis From 2018 to 2026 of Gender and Age Associations in 14,691 Individuals.

Mohammed A M Y Al-Hetar, Norasyikin A Wahab, Salah Al-Shawky, Abdullah Mohammed Al-Matary, Dhya'a Alhaq Mohammed Senan, Mohammad Alezzy, Malak M Al-Hetar, Ahlam M Asaber

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Mohammed A M Y Al-HetarEndocrinology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Kuala Lumpur, MYS.
Norasyikin A WahabEndocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, MYS.
Salah Al-ShawkyCancer Center, Alkuwait Hospital, Sana'a, YEM.
Abdullah Mohammed Al-MatarySurgical Gastroenterology, Jibla University for Medical and Health Sciences, Ibb, YEM.
Dhya'a Alhaq Mohammed SenanInternal Medicine, Medical City Complex, Specialized Clinic for Endocrinology and Diabetes, Ibb, YEM.
Mohammad AlezzyLaboratory Medicine, Medical City Complex, Specialized Clinic for Endocrinology and Diabetes, Ibb, YEM.
Malak M Al-HetarNutrition, Medical City Complex, Specialized Clinic for Endocrinology and Diabetes, Ibb, YEM.
Ahlam M AsaberLaboratory Science, Jibla University for Medical and Health Sciences, Ibb, YEM.

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backgroundDyslipidemia is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Despite its global burden, data from Yemen remain scarce. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of lipid abnormalities and their associations with age, gender, and vitamin D deficiency among patients attending a specialized endocrinology and diabetes clinic in Ibb, Yemen.

methodsWe conducted a cross‑sectional study of 14,691 individuals in Ibb, Yemen, using electronic medical records from the Medical City Complex (July 2018-January 2026). Demographic and lipid parameters were extracted, with categories defined by international guidelines. Statistical analyses were performed using appropriate parametric and non‑parametric tests, with significance set at p < 0.05.

resultsA total of 14,691 patients were analyzed. Most had normal total cholesterol (85.2%), while borderline or high levels were more frequent in females. Triglyceride abnormalities were common, with nearly one‑quarter showing high values (>199 mg/dL), slightly more in males. Low high‑density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL‑C) was highly prevalent (72.9%), while high HDL‑C was rare (0.9%). Low‑density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL‑C) abnormalities were found in 8.6%, more frequently in females. Both gender and age were strongly associated with lipid variability (p < 0.001): females consistently exhibited higher total cholesterol, LDL‑C, and HDL‑C, whereas males had higher triglycerides. Middle‑aged adults carried the greatest burden of abnormal triglycerides and LDL‑C, while older adults were more prone to low HDL‑C. Overall, gender and age emerged as the strongest determinants of dyslipidemia.

conclusionLipid abnormalities are widespread in this Yemeni cohort, with low HDL‑C and elevated triglycerides being the most prominent. Gender and age were the strongest determinants of lipid variability, underscoring the need for sex‑ and age‑specific strategies in cardiovascular risk management. These findings align with international evidence and highlight the importance of tailored prevention policies in resource‑limited settings.

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age associationcardiovascular riskdyslipidemiagender differenceshigh‑density lipoprotein (hdl)lipid profilelow‑density lipoprotein (ldl)total cholesteroltriglyceridesyemen

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