MEDEIROS, A. C. Q.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/9703507493841590; MEDEIROS, Andressa Clarissa Queiroz de.; GUERRA, Samila Costa Pinheiro.
Resumo:
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.