Hormonal status and lipid profile in the residents of the village Samburg Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District

Abstract

We estimated main indices of lipid metabolism and hormonal status in blood serum obtained from indigenous inhabitants (tundra Nenetses) of Samburg village and non-indigenous population (mostly Russians) who arrived from other regions. The study revealed an increased concentration of insulin in all groups and a lower level of cortisol and thyroxin (women) in non-indigenous population. Hypertriglyceridemia and hypercholesterolemia as well as a high atherogenic index were found in the representatives of non-indigenous male population. A high level of insulin, an increased content of atherogenic fractions of lipoproteins, and a decrease in HDL content at a low activity of the thyroid gland and adrenal cortex are likely to result in the development of metabolic syndrome, especially in the representatives of non-indigenous population.