Background. In 2008, prevalence of dyslipidemia in the world is 39% and is Southeast asia is 29%. WHO predict prevalence of dyslipidemia will increase
Objectives. The aim of this study is to find out association of characteristic of respondent, comorbid, and MNA score with total cholesterol (TC)
Methodology. This research uses a descriptive-analytical design, with cross sectional method. Samples are 150 elderly aged over 60 years old at Pusat Santunan Keluarga. Nutrition measured by Mini Nutritional Assessment and comorbid measured by laboratory
Results. Respondent with increased TC is 59,3%. The data analysis showed there is no significant association between MNA and TC (p=0,8). There are also no significant association between gender (p=0,231), age (p=0,980), level of education (p=0,585), and blood pressure (p=0,304) with TC. But there is significant association Fasting Plasma Blood Glucose (FPBG) with TC (p=0,041).. There is significant difference mean of TC in calf circumference >31 cm and <31 cm (p=0,005)
Conclusion. This study conclude that there is no significant relationship between MNA with TC but there is significant relationship between FPBG with TC. There is signifficant difference mean of TC in calf circumference >31 cm and <31 cm. |