Prevalência de fatores de risco de doença cardiovascular em trabalhadores de condomínios

Abstract

Context: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death in Brazil and there are few studies that relat their risk factors with condominium workers. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of the major risk factors for CVD in residen tial and commercial condominium workers and relate them to their functional frameworks. Methods: Transversal and observationa epidemiologic study with 380 individuals randomly selected by functional framework: reception desk, concierge, housekeeping and cleaning assistant. A standardized form was used to collect data after medical consultation in a general practice clinic responsibl for 4.735 workers in Londrina, state of Paraná, Brazil. The following risk factors for CVD were analyzed: age, sex, body mass index systemic arterial hypertension (SAH), type 2 diabetes (T2DM), pre-diabetes (IGT - impaired glucose tolerance), hypercholesterol emia, previous cardiovascular event, sedentary lifestyle and smoking. Results: Most of the workers were men, worked as doormen and were more than 40 years old. Prevalence rates were: SAH - 39,5%; hyperglycemia (type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes) - 18,2%; hyper cholesterolemia - 35,3%; smoking - 12,1%. A high prevalence of being overweight was found in more than 80% of the sample, with almost half being in the obesity range. Moreover, 80% of the individuals were sedentary. Conclusion: The high distribution of CVD risk factors among condominium workers should encourage the adoption of strategies to improve their health. Greater knowledg of the clinical and occupational profle of a group provides subsidies to enable the correct targeting of resources in health program and increases the quality of work life.