Factores de riesgo para enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles en estudiantes de medicina de la universidad mayor de san andrés (umsa), la paz - bolivia 2015 / Risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases in medical students of san andrés university
Rev. méd. (La Paz)
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24(1): 5-12, 2018. ilus
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RESUMEN
OBJETIVO:
Determinar la prevalencia de factores de riesgo para enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles en estudiantes de primer año de Medicina, de la Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, gestión 2015. MATERIAL YMETODOS:
Estudio descriptivo de corte transversal. Se evaluó 200 estudiantes de primer año de la carrera de Medicina. Se determinó el peso y talla por procedimientos estandarizados, y se aplicó un cuestionario semiestructurado acerca de los factores de riesgo de sedentarismo, consumo de alcohol, consumo de tabaco y estilo alimentario, que fue autoadministrado.RESULTADOS:
El 65% de los estudiantes fue de género femenino y el 35% masculino con un promedio de edad de 19.4±1.39 años. El 55.5% fueron residentes de la ciudad de La Paz. La prevalencia de sedentarismo fue de 23% con mayor porcentaje de mujeres, la prevalencia de sobrepeso fue 17%, obesidad 1%, consumo de alcohol 23%, tabaco 20% y tabaquismo pasivo 65%. En la mayoría de los participantes, se evidenció una alimentación "no saludable", caracterizada por bajo consumo de verduras, frutas y agua; además consumo elevado de carne roja, frituras y golosinas.CONCLUSION:
Los factores de riesgo con mayor prevalencia para enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles en estudiantes de primer año de la Carrera de Medicina fueron sedentarismo, alimentación no saludable, consumo de tabaco y alcohol. Todos estos factores son prevenibles con estilos de vida saludables.ABSTRACT
OBJETIVE To determine the prevalence of risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases in first-year medical students of San Andrés University. This study was conducted during 2015. MATERIAL AND METHODS:
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. It was studied 200 first-year medical students. Weight and height were determined by standarized procedures, and a semi-structured questionnaire (self-administered) about risk factors of sedentary lifestyle, alcohol consumption, tobacco consumption, passive smoking and food style was applied.RESULTS:
Female students were 65% and male 35%, with an average age of 19.4 ±1.39 years old, 55.5% were residents in La Paz city. The prevalence of sedentary lifestyle was 23% predominantly in women, the prevalence of overweight was 17%, obesity 1%, alcohol consumption 23%, tobacco smoking 20% and passive smoking 65%. In most of medical students unhealthy eating habits were evidenced, characterized of vegetables, fruits and water low consumption; furthermore a higher consumption of red meat, junk food and candies was observed.CONCLUSION:
Risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases with more prevalence in first-year medical students of San Andrés University were sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, tobacco consumption and alcohol consumption. These risk factors are preventable with healthy lifestyles.
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Main subject:
Sedentary Behavior
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Noncommunicable Diseases
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Qualitative research
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Risk factors
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Bolivia
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. méd. (La Paz)
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Bolivia
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidad Mayor de San Andrés/BO
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Universidad Mayor de San Andrés/BZ
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