Cardiovascular risk factors in 7-to-10-year-old children in Vitória, Espírito Santo State, Brazil

The study aimed to identify the simultaneous occurrence of cardiovascular risk factors in children 7 to 10 years of age in Vitória, Espírito Santo State, Brazil, and investigate associated socioeconomic variables. In a sample of 1,282 children, anthropometric data were obtained and blood pressure wa...

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Published in:Cadernos de saúde pública 2010-05, Vol.26 (5), p.909-917
Main Authors: Molina, Maria del Carmen Bisi, Faria, Carolina Perim de, Montero, Maria Pilar, Cade, Nágela Valadão, Mill, José Geraldo
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Brazil - epidemiology
Cardiovascular Diseases - epidemiology
Cardiovascular Diseases - etiology
Child
Cross-Sectional Studies
Feeding Behavior
Female
Humans
Hypertension - complications
Hypertension - diagnosis
Male
Obesity - complications
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Sedentary Behavior
Socioeconomic Factors
Urban Population
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Summary:The study aimed to identify the simultaneous occurrence of cardiovascular risk factors in children 7 to 10 years of age in Vitória, Espírito Santo State, Brazil, and investigate associated socioeconomic variables. In a sample of 1,282 children, anthropometric data were obtained and blood pressure was measured with an automatic device. Socioeconomic, nutritional, and physical activity data were obtained with a questionnaire. To evaluate the simultaneous occurrence of cardiovascular risk factors, an index was developed including overweight, high blood pressure, poor eating, and sedentary leisure > 4 hours/day. The simultaneous presence of four cardiovascular risk factors was defined as high risk. Socioeconomic status and maternal schooling were included in the logistic regression model. Some 34% of the children presented two cardiovascular risk factors, 20% three factors, and 6.4% four cardiovascular risk factors. Maternal schooling remained associated with high cardiovascular risk (OR: 7.36, 95%CI: 2.09-25.97) and medium risk (OR: 2.57, 95%CI: 1.58-4.20). Low maternal schooling was the most important factor associated with cardiovascular risk.
ISSN:1678-4464
DOI:10.1590/s0102-311x2010000500013