Estilos de vida y hábitos alimentarios asociados con factores de riesgo cardiovascular en adultos mayores de 30 años residentes de la urbanización Metrópolis 2 Etapa G, durante el periodo octubre 2021 – febrero 2022.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular diseases are related to an unhealthy lifestyle (high-calorie diet accompanied by a sedentary lifestyle), in addition to modifiable biochemical and physiological factors. OBJECTIVE: To determine lifestyles and eating habits associated with cardiovascular risk in the residents of the Metropolis 2 - Stage G urbanization, during the period October 2021- January 2022. METHOD: With a quantitative approach of a descriptive – relational type and cross-sectional nature, with a population and sample of 80 adults over 30 years of age. Taking into account the variables sex, age, personal and family pathological history, BMI, waist/hip ratio, lifestyle and eating habits. RESULTS: The sample consisted of 30 men and 50 women. In the food frequency questionnaire, a high consumption of vegetables (60%), fruits (58%), legumes (51%), refined grains (50%) and whole milk (48%) was observed. In relation to the “FANTASTIC” questionnaire, the range “Somewhat low, you could improve” prevailed with 73%. The BMI presented high percentages in normal weight 33% men and 34% women and in overweight 40% men and 28% women. Taking the waist/hip ratio as a reference, 60% of men had low cardiovascular risk, 36% of women had low risk, and the other 36% had high risk. CONCLUSION: Once the risk factors of the population have been identified, it is necessary to improve eating habits and increase physical activity in order to reduce or prevent cardiovascular diseases.