Cardiovascular risk factors in residents of the espinillo community, coronel oviedo – paraguay, 2022

Abstract

Within the context of the academic triangulation of theory, research and university extension linked to the community, the project called "Well-being and healthy life in Espinillo by the FENOB" was born. Framed within this project, the need arises to have a baseline, so this study aimed to describe the cardiovascular risk factors present in the population of young people and adults in the community of Espinillo, year 2022. The study was quantitative approach, observational, descriptive design. The universe made up of about 1969 residents (youth, adults, seniors). The sample 141 people. The sample was non-probabilistic for convenience. The data collection was carried out by students and technical teachers of the 5th and 7th semester of the nursing career of the FENOB. A survey was applied, using as an instrument a questionnaire prepared for this purpose. The data found allow us to conclude that the population studied presents characteristics of cardiovascular risk. Despite being a young population, there is a high percentage of overweight/obesity and lifestyles that must be improved, especially with regard to eating habits and the practice of physical activity.