Behaviors related to chronic non-communicable diseases development in university students
Rev. med. Risaralda
; 27(2): 21-30, jul.-dic. 2021. tab
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Abstract Introduction:
The scientific literature has reported the trend of the impact of non- communicable diseases on public health, and therefore, the investment of resources that interfere in the development of a country.Objective:
To identify the presence of specific behaviors associated with the development of chronic non-communicable diseases in university students, since they are a susceptible population to the modification of these tendencies. Materials andmethods:
This cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out on a 375 university students' sample. The stepwise method was applied to identify risk factors associated with the development of chronic non-communicable diseases. Descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis were used to determine possible relationships between the variables studied.Results:
The prevalence of tobacco use was 7.5%, frequent alcohol consumption was 91.5%, fruit intake was 96.3%, and vegetable intake was 95%. Additionally, only 48% of the sample practiced intense physical activity. Also, a relationship among the male sex, with the consumption of tobacco and the practice of low physical activity was found.Conclusions:
Behaviors associated with chronic non-communicable diseases such as alcohol and tobacco consumption were identified in university students.
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Rev. med. Risaralda
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2021
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