Research Article

Understanding the Relationship between Atherogenic Index of Plasma and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors among Staff of an University in Malaysia

Table 1

Sociodemographic characteristics of the participants ().

(%)Mean ± SD

Age (years)38.5 ± 7.82

Gender
 Male116 (33.2)
 Female233 (66.8)

Ethnic groups
 Malay252 (72.2)
 Chinese12 (3.4)
 Others (including Iban and Bidayuh)85 (24.4)

Educational levels
 Primary8 (2.3)
 Secondary115 (33.0)
 Tertiary226 (64.8)

Employment positions
 Administrative281 (80.5)
 Lecturer68 (19.5)

Marital status
 Single (including widow and divorcee)88 (25.2)
 Married261 (74.8)