Factores de riesgo cardiovascular en funcionarios públicos de los cantones Guaranda, Chillanes. Provincia de Bolívar 2012.

Abstract

Research of transversal type to evaluate cardiovascular risk factors in public employees of Guaranda and Chillanes Cantons, through survey applies to 715 employees, are registered general characteristics, life styles, feeding intake, levels of arterial pressure, waist size and corporal mass index. General characteristics, female 51.9%, males 48.1%: from 21 to 64 years old, average age of 42 years old; a median IMC of 26.2 kg/m2 ; waste size of 91 cm, increasing risk the 40.4% mix distribution of corporal fat 60.4%; PAS in 110mmhg, PAD in 70 mmhg, PA normal 46.6% and prehypertension 51.5%. Food consumption at home 51.3%, beans 0.57 portions per day, vegetable portions per day 0.71, fruits 1.6 portions per day; polyunsaturated fat 70.5% monounsaturated 6.3%,fries 48.3%, saturated fat 84.6%, trans fat 4.9%; a median of soft drinks, one glass, once a week 42.8%; two cups of coffee daily 40.7%; no consumption of cigarettes 79.4% and alcohol 63.5%, sedentary 36.5%. Relation between IMC and PA are statistically significant (value p 0.0004). Relation between cardiovascular risk and PA are statistically significant (value p 0.0002). Relation IMC and physical level activity, are statistically significant (value p 0.0013). It was recommended to make changes in the life style with the purpose of avoiding cardiovascular problems.