PRESENCE OF RISK FACTORS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IN ADOLESCENTS

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases are the main reasons for morbidity and mortality in world. Some risk factors adopted in adolescence may be present until adulthood, increasing the population's predisposition to the development of these diseases. Identify risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease in adolescents. A descriptive, transversal and exploratory research, consisting of a sample of 208 students. Eating habits, lifestyle, sociodemographic profile and physical profile were evaluated through a structured questionnaire. 208 adolescents were evaluated, where the male sex was predominant 55%, the average age was 16.37±0.85 years. The most evident factors were sedentary lifestyle 51%, followed by excessive consumption of foods rich in sodium and fat (79%). Risk factors for cardiovascular disease were identified, such as sedentary lifestyle, excessive consumption of sodium (82%) and fat (85%) and both (79%).