Factores de riesgo en el desarrollo de enfermedades cardiovasculares en niños de 8 a 12 años de la Escuela Municipal La Pradera de la ciudad de Loja

Abstract

Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of morbidity, mortality and disability worldwide, participating in the gradual increase in costs of medical care.The objective of this study was to analyze the prevalence of malnutrition due to excess and the evolution of risk factors related to cardiovascular diseases in children aged 8 to 12 years. The study was carried out on 60 schoolchildren, excluding those who did not have the informed consent of their representatives. The information was collected through a survey, observation and manual data collection. The results showed that approximately 40% of children are overweight and obese, 15% prehypertension, 51.7% presented a relationship between increased abdominal rate and age, and 86.7% consume at least one sugary drink per day, leading to a high cardiovascular risk.In conclusion, the children of the La Pradera Educational Unit presented a high prevalence for cardiovascular risk factors, so it is important to promote prevention measures that reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases and preserve their future health.