Age- and Gender-Specific Dyslipidemia in Omani Young Adults: Metabolic Links to Cardiovascular Risk

Background: Dyslipidemia is a key modifiable risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease that often remains undiagnosed in young adults due to its asymptomatic nature.Early detection and management are crucial to preventing long-term complications.This study aimed to determine the prevalence and patterns of dyslipidemia among young adults and examine its association with age and gender.Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted among 1,436 individuals (742 females and 694 males).Lipid profiles were assessed using established clinical thresholds, and gender differences were analyzed with the chi-square test.Results: Dyslipidemia was present in 69.8% of participants, with the most common abnormalities being high total cholesterol (41.2%), low HDL-C (36.4%), and high LDL-C (34.5%).Low HDL-C was more frequent in females, while males exhibited higher triglycerides and mixed dyslipidemia.Prevalence increased with age, from 53.8% in those aged 20-24 years to 76.6% in the group 36-40 years.Conclusion: Dyslipidemia is highly prevalent among young adults, with gender-specific and age-related variations.These findings emphasize the importance of early screening, lifestyle modification, and public health interventions to mitigate future cardiovascular disease risk.