original articles February 01, 2018 February 01, 2018

Cardiovascular risk in rural workers and its relation with body mass index

DOI: 10.20945/2359-3997000000011

ABSTRACT

Objective

Evaluate the propensity of cardiovascular risk in rural workers and, through the Framingham Risk Score (FRS), relate this risk with the classification of Body Mass Index (BMI).

Subjects and methods

This study is characterized as descriptive and exploratory, with the participation of 138 subjects, ranging between 25-73 years old. Clinical and laboratory analysis of the risk factors contained in the FRS were performed, in addition to the determination of BMI, blood pressure, smoking and physical inactivity.

Results

The procedures indicated a low risk of a coronary event in 10 years with 70.3% of the population. In contrast, 88.4% of the subjects were overweight. It was evidenced a risk improvement as the BMI increased, since 96.4% of high-risk cases were overweight or obese.

Conclusion

Results suggest larger prevalence of intermediary or high FRS for women with higher BMI, which was not observed in men.