SGPT check and risk factor evaluation for early liver disease detection.
- Author:
Jaime IGNACIO
;
Alma CASAREO
;
Marievi LELIS
- Publication Type:Journal Article, Original
- Keywords:
AltSgpt
- MeSH:
Serum Glutamine Pyruvic Acid Transferase
- From:
Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine
2009;47(4):175-178
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective: To determine the prevalence of asymptomatic ALT elevation among workers in identified industrial companies . Methods : The 1st 50 patients who registered for the liver lay forum conducted by sanofi-aventis in different industrial companies were enrolled in the study . Demographic data and medical history including alcohol and drug intake were collected using data collection forms . Blood samples were collected from each subject and ALT levels were measured .Results : 6245 subjects were enrolled in the study . The prevalence of ALT elevation in this population was 37.9%, and prevalence among males (41.31%) was almost twice of that females (23.59%) . Among the risk factors associated with ALT elevation , the highest was with fatty liver disease (61.5% , odds ratio : 3.5) . followed by diabetes (47.62%, odds ratio :2.4) , and hypertension (45.65, odds ratio 2.2) , all significantly associated wit ALT elevation at p
