Prevalencia de actividad física y relación con variables sociodemográficas y estilos de vida, en comunidad San Eduardo.

Abstract

Introduction: The practice of physical activity constitutes an existential obligation. Objective: To determine the prevalence of physical activity and its relationship with sociodemographic factors and lifestyles. Method: Quantitative approach. Descriptive and cross-sectional scope. Results: Average age 28.63 years; median 25; maximum 99. 25% under 13 years of age; 50% of 25 and 75% over 42. 50.3% men and 49.7% women. 68.5% do not engage in physical activity. 57.1% non-recreational. 21.9% incomplete high school; 20.9% incomplete basic education. 82.2% do not consume tobacco, alcohol and drugs. 89.3% eat breakfast before going to school or work; 83.1% eat at home; 76.2% cooked food; 19.1% fried. 79.7% eat 3 times a day. According to disease 172 with diabetes 23.6%; 103 with osteoporosis, 14.1%; 255 hypertension by 35%; 104 with obesity, 14.3%; acute myocardial infarction 8.2%. Age at death 58 years; 25% younger than 43 years and 75% older than 76. 23.6% due to acute myocardial infarction; 7.9% for diabetes; 7.3% due to cerebrovascular accident. Conclusions: Low prevalence of physical activity. Sociodemographic factors related to age, educational level, morbidity and mortality.