Factores de riesgo cardiovascular en funcionarios públicos de los cantones, San Miguel, Echeandía. Provincia de Bolívar 2012.

Abstract

Transversal research to evaluate cardio vascular factors of in public officials of San Miguel and Echeandia Cantons. By survey of 591 officers were registered general characteristics, lifestyles, dietary intake, blood pressure levels, waist circumference, and body mass index. Median Body Mass Index (IMC) 26.4 kg/m2; a median waist circumference 90cm, 39.1% increased risk, mixed distribution of body fat 73.8%, Systolic Blood pressure(PAS) medium 110mmhg, Diastolic blood pressure (PAD) medium 70mmhg, Blood pressure (PA) average 47.4%, prehypertension 45.2%. Food consumption at home 5.1%, grain 0.60 servings/day, vegetables 0.75 servings/day, 1.7 fruit servings/day, 72.4% polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated 5.4%, fritters 65.7%, 83.1% saturated fat, 7.4% trans fat, median soda one cup once a week 40.9%, two cups of coffee daily 3.8%, 85.8% do not consume snuff, and alcohol 71.1%, sedentary 41.5%. relations ship between body mass index and blood pressure are statistically significant (value > 0.0001). Cardiovascular relationship between risk and blood pressure were statistically significant (p. > 0.0003 value), Ratio and body mass index level physical activity are statistically significant (p. > 0.0069 value). It is recommended for public officials changes in their lifestyles in order to prevent cardiovascular problem.