The social mix in urban and rural environments is different. As children grow up, many move from rural to urban areas in search of employment or to undertake courses of study. This is reflected in the age profile of rural areas, with 20â29 year olds being under-represented (19%) compared with urban areas (24%).
Medical Definition of triglyceride. : any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteinsâcalled also neutral fat.
Definition. The triglyceride level is a laboratory test to measure the amount of triglycerides in your blood. Triglycerides are a type of fat. Your body makes some triglycerides. Triglycerides also come from the food you eat. Leftover calories are turned into triglycerides and stored in fat cells for later use.If you eat more calories than your body needs, your triglyceride level may be high. See also: 1  High blood cholesterol and triglycerides.our body makes some triglycerides. Triglycerides also come from the food you eat. Leftover calories are turned into triglycerides and stored in fat cells for later use. If you eat more calories than your body needs, your triglyceride level may be high. See also: 1  High blood cholesterol and triglycerides.