Perfil antropométrico y morfotipo en adultos mayores de 60 a 70 años en la parroquia Tarqui de la ciudad de Santiago de Guayaquil en el periodo de mayo a septiembre del año 2020.

Abstract

The present study aims to know the anthropometric profile and morphotype/somatotype in adults older than 60 to 70 years of the Tarqui parish of the city of Santiago de Guayaquil in the period May-September of the year 2020, with this the nutritional status can be characterized in This group, since population aging involves several indicators that should be controlled in societies, among the most important are how to ensure a better quality of life for people in the old age stage. The question is valid because people who reach an age greater than 60 years, begin a stage with new nutritional needs that must be complemented with a good diet, eating habits and dietary hygiene measures that contribute to improving the quality of life and the prevention of chronic and seasonal diseases, which are among the leading causes of death in Ecuador, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes mellitus, pneumonia and influenza and cerebrovascular diseases, among others (National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INEC), 2019). 83 older adults participated, the results obtained allowed us to know that 74% present health risks and it is urgent to apply corrective measures to improve the quality of life of this group. It is estimated that only 14% are in optimal conditions based on their health status. It could be concluded that it is necessary to strengthen nutritional education and good eating habits in this population group, in order to improve nutritional status and allow a dignified old age.