Background:
Factors causing increased
cholesterol levels in the body may include inactivity,
obesity, genetic factors and an unhealthy
diet. The high colesterol levels or
hyperlipidemias may contribute to high concentrations of its precursor
triglycerides and
low density lipoproteins in
plasma of the individuals. High
triglyceride levels signal
insulin resistance. This study was designed to determine an
association of
hyperlipidemia and
diabetes mellitus with
depression