Risk of cardiovascular disease in fishermen in a community

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Fishermen make up a group of workers predominantly male in Brazil. There are other risk factors linked to gender and occupation such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, low educational and socioeconomic level, and cardiovascular diseases development, which is the main cause of death from noncommunicable diseases. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in fishermen in the Pontal da Barra community, Maceió-AL. METHODS: A cross-sectional observational study was carried out from October to November 2016. The sample was defined by fishermen registered at the Tarcísio Palmeira Family Health Unit. Blood pressure, waist circumference, body mass index, lipid profile, fasting blood glucose and a questionnaire with questions about daily life habits and socioeconomic aspects were evaluated. Metabolic Syndrome was assessed according to NCEP-ATP III. To assess risk factors for cardiovascular events in the next 10 years, the Framingham score was applied. The variables were presented as mean, standard deviation, absolute numbers and percentage in tables and graphs of frequency. RESULTS: The sample consisted of 37 male fishermen, aged 58.37 ± 13.77 years old and with a monthly income of 1 to 2 minimum wages (89%). Metabolic Syndrome was diagnosed in 49% of the participants. According to the Framingham score, 22% had a high risk of developing cardiovascular events. CONCLUSION: The results found pointed out that fishermen in the Pontal da Barra community have a moderate risk for the development of cardiovascular diseases in the next 10 years