Guía Práctica Para La Reducción Del Riesgo Cardiovascular Enfocada En Mejorar Los Hábitos Saludables Del Personal Docente Y Administrativo De La Universidad Técnica Particular De Loja

Abstract

Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases(CVD) are principal cause of mortality worldwide. The probability of an individual to suffer this kind of disease can be determinatedby the calculation of the cardiovascular risk. Cardiovascular risk (CVR) can be modified by acting on risk factors.At the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (UTPL), a study was carried out among the staff, in which cardiovascular risk was calculated and associated risk factors were also investigated. The results of this study showed that 0.6% of the workers presented very high cardiovascular risk, 6.1% high risk, 15% moderate risk, and 39.8% low risk (data to be published). The present work focuses onthe development of a practical guide under the logical framework methodology, focused on reducing the levels of cardiovascular risk of the workers of the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, by improving their healthy habits. The guide contains evidence-based recommendations that can be implemented by health personnel to improve diet, encourage exercise, and increase pharmacological adherence.