Sociodemographic Characteristics and Serum vs Salivary Lipid Patterns

This is a novel study investigating the relationship between the socio-demographic characteristics and the serum and salivary lipids, in the phase of acquisition of a trend of an unhealthy lifestyle increasing the risk of dyslipidaemia in the new generation. Prevalence of dyslipidaemia is rising especially in the developing world, where 80% are said to be at risk for dyslipidaemia. Dyslipidaemia can be traced to childhood for any adult suffering complication from dyslipidaemia, and hence, influencing this study on the sociodemographic characteristics of serum and salivary lipids among apparently healthy primary school children aged 5-12years in Sokoto, Nigeria. To ascertain the socio-demographic risk and as well as how it affects the salivary lipids. In an attempt to show the relationship between the 2 parameters and to establish their use interchangeably. Saliva is secreted by the salivary gland, and as a screening medium, saliva offers more advantages over serum for the determination of lipid levels due to non-invasive nature of collection, reduced infectious risk, and ease with analysis. Its user-friendly nature would be more acceptable especially in children.