A randomized clinical trial was conducted on the effects of black cumin seed on lipid

profile in Multan, Pakistan. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the
effect of black cumin seed on lipid profile in patients with stable coronary artery
disease. The age of the subjects was 26-69 years. The eighty subjects were divided
into two groups (interventional and non-interventional) through random
stratification (n = 40/group) by weight. The interventional group given black cumin
and stain, noninterventional group given statin daily. Both groups were advised to
take the recommended doses regularly for a period of six months and the patients
were on usual care. Fasting blood samples were taken before and after two and six
months treatment. In interventional group, cholesterol decreased by (-14.58%),
significantly (p<0.05) after the treatment, whereat there was significant increase
(p<0.05) in HDL cholesterol (3.18%) after six months. In non-interventional group
the cholesterol decreased by (+1.17%), LDL (-4.13%), VLDL (-3.10%) and
triglyceride. (-2.12%) non significantly (p>0.05) after the treatment, whereas there
was significant increase (p<0.05) in HDL (+5.87) glee six months. In conclusion,
the black cumin in effective to change the lipid profile significantly in a way which
is beneficial to heart.

A study was carried out to determine Prevalence of prehypertension in young

military adults & its association with overweight & dyslipidemia in Central
Government, Integrated Headquarters, New Delhi. The main objective of this study
was to assess the prevalence of prehypertension and its association with risk factors
such as overweight, abdominal adiposity and dyslipidemia. The study included 767
participants. The blood pressure, serum triglycerides and serum cholesterol (total.
HDL and LDL) were assessed along with anthropometric measurements such as
height, weight, waist-hip ratio in apparently healthy military personnel. Information
on smoking, alcohol intake, dietary habits and physical activity was collected using
pretested questionnaire. On multivariate logistic regression analysis, pre
hypertension had significant positive association with BM1>23 kg/m, (OR (.75), age
(OR 1.89), OR triglyceride >150 mg/d (OR 2.25) and serum (DL cholesterol <40
my/d1 (OR 1.51). The high prevalence of pre hypertension and its association with
overweight and dyslipidemia in young, physically active military population
indicates an urgent need for targeted interventions to reduce the cardiovascular rise.
An epidemiological study of hypertension in an adult tribal population was
carried out in West Midnapore district of West Bengal. The main objective of this
study was to study the prevalence and risk factor correlates of hypertension. A total
of 713 adult respondents were interviewed using the pre-tested schedule followed
by anthropometric and blood pressure measurement. Results shows out of total 43.89
per cent males and 56.11 per cent females 70.12 per cent Were in the age group of
18-45 yr and alcoholism was the main form of addiction. A substantial proportion
(22.99%) of individuals exhibited stage 1 (14.72%) and stage (8,7%) hypertension
and 39.69 per cent were in pre-hypertensive category. Only 2.66 per cent were on
medication. Result also showed that 42.77 and 57.23 per cent individuals were
engaged in sedentary arid heavy activities respectively. Among the respondents,
majority (76 29%) had their 13M1 within normal range and 12.47 per Ott were
overweight. Hypertension is a signifier problem in the tribes of Midnapur.