Understanding the Relationship of Body Mass Index (BMI) with Uric Acid and Cholesterol Levels in Menopause Women

Abstract

Increased body mass index (BMI) is a risk factor for hyperuricemia and hypercholesterolemia. People with BMI in the obese category tend to experience hypercholesterolemia due to increased leptin levels. This study aims to determine the relationship between BMI and uric acid and cholesterol levels in postmenopausal women. This type of research is correlation analytic research with cross sectional research design. This research was conducted on 40 postmenopausal women in the Bangsal District, Mojokerto district and sample examination was carried out at the Mojokerto District Health Lab from October 2022 – May 2023. The results showed that the average BMI value of the respondents was 25.7 kg/m² . Based on the average BMI value of the respondents, it shows that the average respondent falls into the obese category. The average uric acid level of the respondents was 5.9 mg/dL. The average cholesterol level of the respondents was 234.6 mg/dL. The test results using Pearson's correlation showed that the significance value between BMI and uric acid levels was 0.000 (p value <0.005) and the significance value between BMI and cholesterol levels was 0.000 (p value <0.005). which means there is a significant relationship between BMI and uric acid and cholesterol levels.