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Cardiovascular risk, Metabolic Syndrome, Physical activity, Risk factor's, University teachers
Physical activity is a protective factor that reduces cardiovascular risk; however, the consumption of unhealthy foods and inadequate lifestyles favor the presence of indicators that increase metabolic syndrome in the adult population. Public health systems are concerned about the rising incidence of these factors in this specific population group. Objective: To establish the frequency of physical activity and the levels of cardiometabolic risk indicators in university professors. Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted. Sociodemographic, anthropometric, hemodynamic, and biochemical variables were quantified. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was utilized to determine the frequency of physical activity. Variables were correlated using Pearson's test, and statistical differences were established at p-values < 0.05. Results: The sample consisted of 77 professors, predominantly female (70.12%), with 59.74% aged ≥40 years. Findings included abdominal obesity (64.94%) and high blood pressure (48.06%). Biochemically, optimal blood concentrations were found for glycemia (81.82%), triglycerides (70.12%), and HDL cholesterol (68.83%), while inadequate concentrations of LDL were observed (65.7%). Regarding physical activity practice, 89.19% of the professors were classified in the moderate to high category. Conclusions: Overall physical activity was moderate to high. However, the presence of abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, and elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol concentrations configure a metabolic risk for developing cardiovascular diseases. These results highlight the clinical need to implement cardiovascular care programs within the studied population.
Ali, N., Samadder, M., Shourove, J. H., Taher, A., & Farjana, I. (2023). Prevalence and factors associated with metabolic syndrome in university students and academic staff in Bangladesh. Scientific Reports, 13, 19912. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-46943-x
Almhdawi, K. A., Obeidat, D., Kanaan Saddam, F., Hajela, N., Bsoul, M., Arabiat, A., et al. (2021). University professors’ mental and physical well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic and distance teaching. Work, 69(4), 1153–1161. https://content.iospress.com/articles/work/wor205276
Charry-Méndez, S., & Cabrera-Díaz, E. (2021). Perfil del estilo de vida en estudiantes de una universidad pública. Revista Ciencia y Cuidado, 18(2), 82–95. https://doi.org/10.22463/17949831.2872
Chen, M. S., Chiu, C. H., & Chen, S. H. (2021). Risk assessment of metabolic syndrome prevalence involving sedentary occupations and socioeconomic status. BMJ Open, 11, e042802.
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-042802
Consejo Nacional de Acreditación. (2023, septiembre 15).
Por el cual se actualiza el modelo de acreditación en alta calidad (2020). https://www.cna.gov.co/1779/articles-402848_documento.pdf
Correa Rodríguez, M., González Ruíz, K., Rincón Pabón, D., Izquierdo, M., García Hermoso, A., Agostinis Sobrinho, C., Sánchez Capacho, N., Roa Cubaque, M. A., & Ramírez Vélez, R. (2020). Normal-weight obesity is associated with increased cardiometabolic risk in young adults. Nutrients, 12(4), 1106.
https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12041106
Eitan, A., Ruiz Manco, D., & Carlos, O. (2019). Impacto del ejercicio sobre el metabolismo de los lípidos y la dislipidemia. Revista de Nutrición Clínica y Metabolismo. https://revistanutricionclinicametabolismo.org/index.php/nutricionclinicametabolismo/article/view/rncm.v2n2.004/17
Fahed, G., Aoun, L., Bou Zerdan, M., Allam, S., Bou Zerdan, M., Bouferraa, Y., & Assi, H. I. (2022). Metabolic Syndrome: Updates on Pathophysiology and Management in 2021. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(2), 786.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23020786
Farmanfarma, K. K., Kaykhaei, M. A., Mohammadi, M., Adineh, H. A., & Ansari-Moghaddam, A. (2020). The prevalence and trend of metabolic syndrome in the south-east of Iran. Journal of Medicine and Life, 13(4), 587–599. https://doi.org/10.25122/jml-2020-0052
Galeno, D. M. L., Peixoto, H. J. A., Carneiro, B. T. S., & Leocadio Miguel, M. A. (2023). Cardiometabolic risk factors and social jetlag in university professors. Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 56, e12539. https://doi.org/10.1590/1414-431X2023e12539
Physical activity is a protective factor that reduces cardiovascular risk; however, the consumption of unhealthy foods and inadequate lifestyles favor the presence of indicators that increase metabolic syndrome in the adult population. Public health systems are concerned about the rising incidence of these factors in this specific population group. Objective: To establish the frequency of physical activity and the levels of cardiometabolic risk indicators in university professors. Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted. Sociodemographic, anthropometric, hemodynamic, and biochemical variables were quantified. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was utilized to determine the frequency of physical activity. Variables were correlated using Pearson's test, and statistical differences were established at p-values < 0.05. Results: The sample consisted of 77 professors, predominantly female (70.12%), with 59.74% aged ≥40 years. Findings included abdominal obesity (64.94%) and high blood pressure (48.06%). Biochemically, optimal blood concentrations were found for glycemia (81.82%), triglycerides (70.12%), and HDL cholesterol (68.83%), while inadequate concentrations of LDL were observed (65.7%). Regarding physical activity practice, 89.19% of the professors were classified in the moderate to high category. Conclusions: Overall physical activity was moderate to high. However, the presence of abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, and elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol concentrations configure a metabolic risk for developing cardiovascular diseases. These results highlight the clinical need to implement cardiovascular care programs within the studied population.
Ali, N., Samadder, M., Shourove, J. H., Taher, A., & Farjana, I. (2023). Prevalence and factors associated with metabolic syndrome in university students and academic staff in Bangladesh. Scientific Reports, 13, 19912. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-46943-x
Almhdawi, K. A., Obeidat, D., Kanaan Saddam, F., Hajela, N., Bsoul, M., Arabiat, A., et al. (2021). University professors’ mental and physical well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic and distance teaching. Work, 69(4), 1153–1161. https://content.iospress.com/articles/work/wor205276
Charry-Méndez, S., & Cabrera-Díaz, E. (2021). Perfil del estilo de vida en estudiantes de una universidad pública. Revista Ciencia y Cuidado, 18(2), 82–95. https://doi.org/10.22463/17949831.2872
Chen, M. S., Chiu, C. H., & Chen, S. H. (2021). Risk assessment of metabolic syndrome prevalence involving sedentary occupations and socioeconomic status. BMJ Open, 11, e042802.
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-042802
Consejo Nacional de Acreditación. (2023, septiembre 15).
Por el cual se actualiza el modelo de acreditación en alta calidad (2020). https://www.cna.gov.co/1779/articles-402848_documento.pdf
Correa Rodríguez, M., González Ruíz, K., Rincón Pabón, D., Izquierdo, M., García Hermoso, A., Agostinis Sobrinho, C., Sánchez Capacho, N., Roa Cubaque, M. A., & Ramírez Vélez, R. (2020). Normal-weight obesity is associated with increased cardiometabolic risk in young adults. Nutrients, 12(4), 1106.
https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12041106
Eitan, A., Ruiz Manco, D., & Carlos, O. (2019). Impacto del ejercicio sobre el metabolismo de los lípidos y la dislipidemia. Revista de Nutrición Clínica y Metabolismo. https://revistanutricionclinicametabolismo.org/index.php/nutricionclinicametabolismo/article/view/rncm.v2n2.004/17
Fahed, G., Aoun, L., Bou Zerdan, M., Allam, S., Bou Zerdan, M., Bouferraa, Y., & Assi, H. I. (2022). Metabolic Syndrome: Updates on Pathophysiology and Management in 2021. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(2), 786.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23020786
Farmanfarma, K. K., Kaykhaei, M. A., Mohammadi, M., Adineh, H. A., & Ansari-Moghaddam, A. (2020). The prevalence and trend of metabolic syndrome in the south-east of Iran. Journal of Medicine and Life, 13(4), 587–599. https://doi.org/10.25122/jml-2020-0052
Galeno, D. M. L., Peixoto, H. J. A., Carneiro, B. T. S., & Leocadio Miguel, M. A. (2023). Cardiometabolic risk factors and social jetlag in university professors. Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 56, e12539. https://doi.org/10.1590/1414-431X2023e12539