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Prevalence of lifestyle-related cardiovascular risk factors in Peru: the PREVENCION study / Prevalencia de factores de riesgo cardiovascular relacionados con el estilo de vida en Perú: el estudio PREVENCIÓN
Medina-Lezama, Josefina; Morey-Vargas, Oscar L; Zea-Díaz, Humberto; Bolaños-Salazar, Juan F; Corrales-Medina, Fernando; Cuba-Bustinza, Carolina; Chirinos-Medina, Diana A; Chirinos, Julio A.
  • Medina-Lezama, Josefina; Santa María Catholic University. Schools of Medicine and Psychology. Arequipa. PE
  • Morey-Vargas, Oscar L; Santa María Catholic University. Schools of Medicine and Psychology. Arequipa. PE
  • Zea-Díaz, Humberto; Santa María Catholic University. Schools of Medicine and Psychology. Arequipa. PE
  • Bolaños-Salazar, Juan F; Santa María Catholic University. Schools of Medicine and Psychology. Arequipa. PE
  • Corrales-Medina, Fernando; Santa María Catholic University. Schools of Medicine and Psychology. Arequipa. PE
  • Cuba-Bustinza, Carolina; Santa María Catholic University. Schools of Medicine and Psychology. Arequipa. PE
  • Chirinos-Medina, Diana A; Santa María Catholic University. Schools of Medicine and Psychology. Arequipa. PE
  • Chirinos, Julio A; University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Philadelphia. US
Rev. panam. salud pública ; 24(3): 169-179, sept. 2008. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-495415
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

To estimate the prevalence of lifestyle-related cardiovascular risk factors in the adult population of Arequipa, the second largest city in Peru.

METHODS:

The prevalence and patterns of smoking, alcohol drinking, lack of physical activity, high-fat diet, and low fruit and vegetable intake were evaluated among 1 878 subjects (867 men and 1 011 women) in a population-based study.

RESULTS:

The age-standardized prevalence of current smoking, former smoking, and never smoking were 21.6 percent, 14.3 percent, and 64.1 percent, respectively. The prevalence of current smoking was significantly higher in men than women (31.1 percent vs. 12.1 percent; P < 0.01). The prevalence of current alcohol use was 37.7 percent and significantly higher in men than women (55.5 percent vs. 19.7 percent; P < 0.01). Similarly, the prevalence of binge drinking was 21.2 percent, and the percentage of men who binge drink (36.1 percent) was significantly higher than for women (6.4 percent; P < 0.01). The vast majority of alcohol drinkers reported a pattern of alcohol consumption mainly on weekends and holidays rather than regular drinking with meals during the week. The proportion of insufficiently active people was 57.6 percent and was significantly higher in women than men (63.3 percent vs. 51.9 percent; P < 0.01). Overall, 42.0 percent of adults reported consuming high-fat diets, 34.5 percent reported low fruit intake, and 33.3 percent reported low vegetable intake.

CONCLUSIONS:

The high prevalence of lifestyle-related cardiovascular risk factors found in this Andean population is of concern. Preventive programs are urgently needed to deal with this growing problem.
RESUMEN

OBJETIVOS:

Estimar la prevalencia de factores de riesgo cardiovascular relacionados con el estilo de vida de adultos de Arequipa, la segunda mayor ciudad de Perú.

MÉTODOS:

Se realizó un estudio de base poblacional para evaluar la prevalencia y los patrones de consumo de tabaco y bebidas alcohólicas, la falta de actividad física, la dieta rica en grasas y el bajo consumo de frutas y vegetales en 1 878 personas (867 hombres y 1 011 mujeres).

RESULTADOS:

Las prevalencias estandarizadas por la edad de los fumadores actuales, pasados y de los que nunca fumaron fueron 21,6 por ciento, 14,3 por ciento y 64,1 por ciento, respectivamente. La prevalencia de tabaquismo fue significativamente mayor en los hombres que en las mujeres (31,1 por ciento frente a 12,1 por ciento; P < 0,01). La prevalencia del consumo de bebidas alcohólicas fue de 37,7 por ciento, significativamente mayor en los hombres que en las mujeres (55,5 por ciento frente a 19,7 por ciento; P < 0,01). La prevalencia del consumo excesivo de alcohol fue de 21,1 por ciento, mayor en los hombres que en las mujeres (36,1 por ciento frente a 6,4 por ciento; P < 0,01). La gran mayoría de los bebedores presentó un patrón de consumo concentrado fundamentalmente en los fines de semana y los días feriados, más que el consumo habitual con las comidas en los días laborables. La proporción de personas con insuficiente actividad fue de 57,6 por ciento, significativamente mayor en las mujeres que en los hombres (63,3 por ciento frente a 51,9 por ciento; P < 0,01). En general, 42,0 por ciento de los adultos informaron consumir dietas ricas en grasas, 34,5 por ciento dijo tener un bajo consumo de frutas y 33,3 por ciento un bajo consumo de vegetales.

CONCLUSIONES:

La alta prevalencia de factores de riesgo cardiovascular relacionados con el estilo de vida encontrada en esta población de los Andes es preocupante. Se deben implementar urgentemente programas preventivos para resolver este creciente problema.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Cardiovascular Diseases / Life Style Type of study: Etiology study / Prevalence study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Peru Language: English Journal: Rev. panam. salud pública Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2008 Type: Article Affiliation country: Peru / United States Institution/Affiliation country: Santa María Catholic University/PE / University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine/US

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Cardiovascular Diseases / Life Style Type of study: Etiology study / Prevalence study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Peru Language: English Journal: Rev. panam. salud pública Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2008 Type: Article Affiliation country: Peru / United States Institution/Affiliation country: Santa María Catholic University/PE / University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine/US