Guía para prevención primaria del síndrome metabólico, en el personal docente y administrativo de la Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja centro Loja

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Abstract: The purpose of this research work is to elaborate a guide for the primary prevention of metabolic syndrome (SM) in the workers of the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, based on algorithms to make a diagnosis and follow up of altered glycemia, decreased HDL cholesterol (c-HDL) and hypertriglyceridemia, arterial hypertension and central obesity, these factors are criteria for the diagnosis of SM.We used the logical framework methodology where we analyzed the stakeholder matrix, problem tree, objectives tree and logical frameworkmatrix, which includes the results matrix. The primary prevention guide of SM consists of relevant indications so that the workers can have knowledge about the examinations to be carried out according to the risk factors they present and the follow-up according to the results obtained. In addition, the importance of healthy lifestyles is emphasized, among the main ones: physical activity and an adequate diet, indicating that these actions are a fundamental part to reduce the risk of appearance of this syndrome.