O perfil lipídico e a síndrome metabólica em estudantes de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande-PB.

Abstract

Dyslipidemia is characterized by abnormalities in the lipid profile. Risk factors associated with the development of dyslipidemia are very present in the daily lives of teenagers, having significant impact on the population of students. At the same time we have the metabolic syndrome (MS), complex disorder represented by a number of cardiovascular risk factors. The medical school's students have a quality of life impaired by conditions relating to the academic world: excessive workload, stress, anxiety, reducing the number of hours of sleep, and a lifestyle where there is sedentary, negative changes in eating habits, excessive use of alcohol and smoking. Objective: This study will provide an assessment of the prevalence of dyslipidemia and SM in the group in question, in addition to presenting an overview of your eating habits, physical exercise and alcohol / cigarette. From this, preventive measures and health promotion activities can be developed, aiming at improving the quality of life of students. Methods: Descriptive observational study of type cross-section, developed in the laboratory of the University Hospital Alcides Carneiro (HUAC). The population sample was composed of 50 medical students of the Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG). We evaluated the lipid profile, fasting blood glucose, blood pressure, waist circumference, eating habits, alcohol / tobacco use and physical exercise. Results: The mean age of participants was 23.2 years, 48% female and 52% male. The overall average total cholesterol was 178.8, HDL-C 50.2, LDL-C 108.3, 101.1 triglycerides, blood glucose and waist circumference 85.9 78.5. Forty percent had blood pressure levels compatible with MS and 42% framed in the group of unhealthy eating habits. None of the participants said smoking and 42% said they did not drink alcohol. The exercise was confirmed by 68%. Conclusion: Threshold levels of LDL-C and TC were found, and components changed individually SM, highlighting high blood pressure in a significant number of students.It is crucial to develop programs to promote health and disease prevention, in order to reverse the current upward trend in the development of adults with metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease.