Factores de riesgo vasculares prevalentes en la población adulta de La Rioja.

Hay evidencia que los factores de riesgo vasculares (FRV) contribuyen al ictus 3o causa de muerte. Los FRV modificables se asocian al 90 % de los ACV. La prevencion y deteccion temprana pueden reducir esta probabilidad. Objetivo: Analizar la prevalencia de hipertension (HTA) obesidad abdominal, diabetes, tabaquismo, alteraciones del pulso, dieta y sedentarismo en adultos de La Rioja, Republica Argentina. Material y Metodo: el estudio observacional descriptivo incluyo 853 adultos ( 40 a 90 anos) 457 fueron mujeres. Resultados: HTA se encontro en el 46,26 % de mujeres, 57,07% de los hombres, media 54 anos, DS+ -2,7 anos en ambos sexos. Obesidad abdominal en la mujer: 76,15 % vs 55,30 % media a los 53 anos, DS+- 2,8 anos. Ambos FRV se asociaron en el 71 % de la muestra, mujeres 84,26 % vs 58,85 % y entre los 40 y 45 anos el 100 % de hipertensas ostento sobrepeso. Inversamente el 56,51 % de sujetos obesos asocio HTA: 52,30 % de mujeres vs 60,73 %. La diabetes prevalecio en 19,3 % de las mujeres y en 20,3 % de los hombres, media 53 y 54 anos, DS+- 3,23. El tabaquismo estuvo presente en el 24,73 % de las mujeres vs 33,84 %. El pulso irregular se encontro en 4,92 % de la muestra, 5,69 % de mujeres vs 4,04%. Vida sedentaria refirio el 63 % del total. Consumo excesivo de carnes rojas 81,60 % Conclusiones: Los FRV son altamente prevalentes en nuestra poblacion, deben ser abordados desde etapas tempranas de la vida con intervenciones especificas en el estilo de vida. Prevenir el riesgo vascular nos concierne a todos. Vascular risk factors prevalent in the dwellers of La Rioja. Abstract There is evidence that vascular risk factors (VRF) contribute to stroke, 3rd cause of death . The modifiable VRF are associated to 90% of strokes. Prevention and early detection can reduce this probability. Objective: To analyze the prevalence of hypertension (HT) abdominal obesity, diabetes, smoking, abnormal pulse, diet and physical inactivity among adults in La Rioja, Republic Argentina. Material and Method: the descriptive observational study included 853 adults (age 40 to 90), 457 women. Results: HT was found in 46.26% of women, 57.07% of men, age mean 54, DS + - 2.7 years for both sexes. Abdominal obesity in women 76.15% vs 55.30% mean 53, DS + - 2.8. Both FRV were associated in 71% of the sample, women 84.26% vs 58.85%. Between 40 and 45 years, 100% of hypertensive women were overweight. Conversely 56.51% of subjects with obesity associated HT: 52.30 % women vs 60.73%. Diabetes was present in 19.3% of women vs 20.3% mean 53 and 54 years, SD + - 3.23. Smoking was present in 24.73% of women vs. 33.84%. The irregular pulse was found in 4.92% of total sample, 5.69% vs. 4.04% of women. Sedentary referred 63% both sex.Red meat excessive consumption the 81.60% Conclusions: FRV are highly prevalent in our population, must be addressed from early stages of life with specific interventions in lifestyle. Preventing vascular risk concerns us all. Keywords: Epidemiology; Vascular risk factor; Prevalence; Hypertension; Diabetes; Abdominal obesity.