Risk of chronic non-communicable diseases in workers at a health rehabilitation center

Patricia M. Espinel; Jesenia E. Rodríguez

doi:10.5281/zenodo.14602192

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Patricia M. Espinel Ministerio de Salud Pública, Manabí. Portoviejo, Ecuador Author https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8539-9895
Jesenia E. Rodríguez Yachay Experimental Technology Research University, Imbabura, Ecuador Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0533-001X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14602192

Keywords:

non-communicable diseases, diet, lifestyles, sedentary lifestyle, occupational health

Abstract

A cross-sectional study was conducted in a health rehabilitation center to identify workers' risks of chronic noncommunicable diseases. Food preferences, physical activity, and toxic habits were analyzed through surveys. Anthropometric indicators (BMI, waist circumference, and waist/hip ratio) and biochemical indicators (hemoglobin, total cholesterol, triglycerides, and glycemia) were determined. The results showed that most workers were overweight, with 13.69% obese. More than 75% had central obesity, correlated with waist circumference and waist/hip ratio. The 62.7% had a sedentary lifestyle, while 28% showed impairments in iron nutritional status. A significant percentage presented high risks of chronic diseases related to glycemia, cholesterol, and triglycerides; 7% of cases showed severe impairments in two of these variables. Frequent cigarette consumption was reported by 22% of workers, a habit that elevates the risk of degenerative diseases.

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