Dayse Christina Rodrigues Pereira

Neck circumference as a potential marker of metabolic syndrome among college students

OBJECTIVE: to relate neck circumference with metabolic syndrome and its criteria among college students. METHOD: cross-sectional study conducted with 702 college students in Fortaleza, CE, Brazil from September 2010 to June 2011. Socio-demographic data, waist circumference and neck circumference were collected together with blood pressure, fasting blood sugar, triglyceride levels, and HDL-C. RESULTS: 1.7% of the studied sample presented metabolic syndrome. Of these, 58.3% presented altered neck circumference (p<0.006). As neck circumference decreases, pressure levels improve (p<0.001). Additionally, college students with high fasting blood sugar (p=0.003) and high triglyceride levels (p<0.001) presented higher values of neck circumference. CONCLUSION: neck circumference is a potential predictive marker in the detection of metabolic syndrome and its components among college students.OBJETIVO: relacionar la circunferencia del cuello con el sindrome metabolico y sus criterios en universitarios. METODO: estudio transversal realizado con 702 universitarios de Fortaleza-CE, Brasil, en el periodo de septiembre de 2010 a junio de 2011. Se recolectaron datos sociodemograficos, circunferencia de la cintura, circunferencia del cuello, niveles de presion arterial y glucemia plasmatica de ayuno, trigliceridos y HDL-C. RESULTADOS: 1,7% de la muestra investigada tenian el sindrome metabolico. De estos, 58,3% presentaron circunferencia del cuello alterada (p<0,006). A medida que decrece la circunferencia del cuello mejoran los valores de la presion de los universitarios (p<0,001). Tambien, se observo que los universitarios con valores de glucemia de ayuno plasmatica (p=0,003) y trigliceridos (p<0,001) elevados presentaron mayores valores de circunferencia del cuello. CONCLUSION: la circunferencia del cuello se mostro un posible indicador de prediccion para la deteccion del sindrome metabolico y sus componentes, en universitarios

Study of Lipid profile in a population of university students

OBJETIVO: evaluar el perfil lipidico en una poblacion de estudiantes universitarios. METODO: se trata de estudio transversal realizado en 702 alumnos, de ambos generos, matriculados en los diversos cursos de una universidad publica de Fortaleza, estado de Ceara. Los datos sociodemograficos y los relativos a los habitos de vida fueron recolectados mediante un cuestionario tipo autollenado. La recoleccion sanguinea fue realizada en un laboratorio de analisis clinicos. RESULTADOS: prevalecio una poblacion joven, con media de edad de 21,5 anos y del genero femenino (62,7%). Valores elevados de trigliceridos, colesterol total y colesterol asociado a la lipoproteina de baja densidad (LDL-c) fueron encontrados en 23,0%, 9,7% y 5,9% de los alumnos, respectivamente. El colesterol asociado a la lipoproteina de alta densidad (HDL-c) mostro valores disminuidos en 12,0% de los sujetos y presento asociacion estadisticamente significativa con el tabaquismo (p=0,0231) y sedentarismo (p=0,0357). CONCLUSION: las alteraciones en el perfil lipidico estan presentes en la poblacion joven y los estudios de intervencion deben ser incentivados con la finalidad de disminuir la prevalencia de enfermedades cardiovasculares en la edad adultaOBJECTIVE To evaluate the lipid profile in a population of university students. METHODS Cross-sectional study with 702 students, of both genders enrolled in various courses at a public university in Fortaleza-CE. The demographic data and data on lifestyle habits were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. The blood collection was performed in a clinical laboratory. RESULTS Showed a predominantly young population, with a mean age of 21.5 years with more females (62.7%). High levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol and cholesterol associated with low density lipoprotein (LDL-c) were found in 23.0%, 9.7% and 5.9% of students, respectively. The cholesterol associated with high density lipoprotein (HDL-c) was at reduced values in 12.0% of subjects and was significantly associated with smoking (p=0.0231) and physical inactivity (p=0.0357). CONCLUSION Changes in lipid profile are present in the young population and intervention studies should be encouraged in order to reduce the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in adulthood.

Health indicators associated with poor sleep quality among university students

Objective To associate the sleep quality of Brazilian undergraduate students with health indicators. Method A cross-sectional study was developed with a random sample of 662 undergraduate students from Fortaleza, Brazil. The demographic data, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and health data indicators (smoking, alcoholism, sedentary lifestyle, nutritional condition and serum cholesterol) were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. Blood was collected at a clinical laboratory. In order to estimate the size of the associations, a Poisson Regression was used. Results For students who are daily smokers, the occurrence of poor sleep was higher than in non-smokers (p<0.001). Prevalence rate values were nevertheless close to 1. Conclusion The likelihood of poor sleep is almost the same in smokers and in alcoholics.OBJECTIVE To associate the sleep quality of Brazilian undergraduate students with health indicators. METHOD A cross-sectional study was developed with a random sample of 662 undergraduate students from Fortaleza, Brazil. The demographic data, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and health data indicators (smoking, alcoholism, sedentary lifestyle, nutritional condition and serum cholesterol) were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. Blood was collected at a clinical laboratory. In order to estimate the size of the associations, a Poisson Regression was used. RESULTS For students who are daily smokers, the occurrence of poor sleep was higher than in non-smokers (p<0.001). Prevalence rate values were nevertheless close to 1. CONCLUSION The likelihood of poor sleep is almost the same in smokers and in alcoholics.


Analisis del perfil lipidico en una poblacion de estudiantes universitarios

OBJETIVO: evaluar el perfil lipidico en una poblacion de estudiantes universitarios. METODO: se trata de estudio transversal realizado en 702 alumnos, de ambos generos, matriculados en los diversos cursos de una universidad publica de Fortaleza, estado de Ceara. Los datos sociodemograficos y los relativos a los habitos de vida fueron recolectados mediante un cuestionario tipo autollenado. La recoleccion sanguinea fue realizada en un laboratorio de analisis clinicos. RESULTADOS: prevalecio una poblacion joven, con media de edad de 21,5 anos y del genero femenino (62,7%). Valores elevados de trigliceridos, colesterol total y colesterol asociado a la lipoproteina de baja densidad (LDL-c) fueron encontrados en 23,0%, 9,7% y 5,9% de los alumnos, respectivamente. El colesterol asociado a la lipoproteina de alta densidad (HDL-c) mostro valores disminuidos en 12,0% de los sujetos y presento asociacion estadisticamente significativa con el tabaquismo (p=0,0231) y sedentarismo (p=0,0357). CONCLUSION: las alteraciones en el perfil lipidico estan presentes en la poblacion joven y los estudios de intervencion deben ser incentivados con la finalidad de disminuir la prevalencia de enfermedades cardiovasculares en la edad adultaOBJECTIVE To evaluate the lipid profile in a population of university students. METHODS Cross-sectional study with 702 students, of both genders enrolled in various courses at a public university in Fortaleza-CE. The demographic data and data on lifestyle habits were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. The blood collection was performed in a clinical laboratory. RESULTS Showed a predominantly young population, with a mean age of 21.5 years with more females (62.7%). High levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol and cholesterol associated with low density lipoprotein (LDL-c) were found in 23.0%, 9.7% and 5.9% of students, respectively. The cholesterol associated with high density lipoprotein (HDL-c) was at reduced values in 12.0% of subjects and was significantly associated with smoking (p=0.0231) and physical inactivity (p=0.0357). CONCLUSION Changes in lipid profile are present in the young population and intervention studies should be encouraged in order to reduce the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in adulthood.

Analise do perfil lipidico de uma populacao de estudantes universitarios

OBJETIVO: evaluar el perfil lipidico en una poblacion de estudiantes universitarios. METODO: se trata de estudio transversal realizado en 702 alumnos, de ambos generos, matriculados en los diversos cursos de una universidad publica de Fortaleza, estado de Ceara. Los datos sociodemograficos y los relativos a los habitos de vida fueron recolectados mediante un cuestionario tipo autollenado. La recoleccion sanguinea fue realizada en un laboratorio de analisis clinicos. RESULTADOS: prevalecio una poblacion joven, con media de edad de 21,5 anos y del genero femenino (62,7%). Valores elevados de trigliceridos, colesterol total y colesterol asociado a la lipoproteina de baja densidad (LDL-c) fueron encontrados en 23,0%, 9,7% y 5,9% de los alumnos, respectivamente. El colesterol asociado a la lipoproteina de alta densidad (HDL-c) mostro valores disminuidos en 12,0% de los sujetos y presento asociacion estadisticamente significativa con el tabaquismo (p=0,0231) y sedentarismo (p=0,0357). CONCLUSION: las alteraciones en el perfil lipidico estan presentes en la poblacion joven y los estudios de intervencion deben ser incentivados con la finalidad de disminuir la prevalencia de enfermedades cardiovasculares en la edad adultaOBJECTIVE To evaluate the lipid profile in a population of university students. METHODS Cross-sectional study with 702 students, of both genders enrolled in various courses at a public university in Fortaleza-CE. The demographic data and data on lifestyle habits were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. The blood collection was performed in a clinical laboratory. RESULTS Showed a predominantly young population, with a mean age of 21.5 years with more females (62.7%). High levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol and cholesterol associated with low density lipoprotein (LDL-c) were found in 23.0%, 9.7% and 5.9% of students, respectively. The cholesterol associated with high density lipoprotein (HDL-c) was at reduced values in 12.0% of subjects and was significantly associated with smoking (p=0.0231) and physical inactivity (p=0.0357). CONCLUSION Changes in lipid profile are present in the young population and intervention studies should be encouraged in order to reduce the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in adulthood.

La circunferencia del cuello como posible indicador del síndrome metabólico en universitarios

OBJECTIVE: to relate neck circumference with metabolic syndrome and its criteria among college students. METHOD: cross-sectional study conducted with 702 college students in Fortaleza, CE, Brazil from September 2010 to June 2011. Socio-demographic data, waist circumference and neck circumference were collected together with blood pressure, fasting blood sugar, triglyceride levels, and HDL-C. RESULTS: 1.7% of the studied sample presented metabolic syndrome. Of these, 58.3% presented altered neck circumference (p<0.006). As neck circumference decreases, pressure levels improve (p<0.001). Additionally, college students with high fasting blood sugar (p=0.003) and high triglyceride levels (p<0.001) presented higher values of neck circumference. CONCLUSION: neck circumference is a potential predictive marker in the detection of metabolic syndrome and its components among college students.OBJETIVO: relacionar la circunferencia del cuello con el sindrome metabolico y sus criterios en universitarios. METODO: estudio transversal realizado con 702 universitarios de Fortaleza-CE, Brasil, en el periodo de septiembre de 2010 a junio de 2011. Se recolectaron datos sociodemograficos, circunferencia de la cintura, circunferencia del cuello, niveles de presion arterial y glucemia plasmatica de ayuno, trigliceridos y HDL-C. RESULTADOS: 1,7% de la muestra investigada tenian el sindrome metabolico. De estos, 58,3% presentaron circunferencia del cuello alterada (p<0,006). A medida que decrece la circunferencia del cuello mejoran los valores de la presion de los universitarios (p<0,001). Tambien, se observo que los universitarios con valores de glucemia de ayuno plasmatica (p=0,003) y trigliceridos (p<0,001) elevados presentaron mayores valores de circunferencia del cuello. CONCLUSION: la circunferencia del cuello se mostro un posible indicador de prediccion para la deteccion del sindrome metabolico y sus componentes, en universitarios

Circunferência do pescoço como possível marcador para síndrome metabólica em universitários

OBJECTIVE: to relate neck circumference with metabolic syndrome and its criteria among college students. METHOD: cross-sectional study conducted with 702 college students in Fortaleza, CE, Brazil from September 2010 to June 2011. Socio-demographic data, waist circumference and neck circumference were collected together with blood pressure, fasting blood sugar, triglyceride levels, and HDL-C. RESULTS: 1.7% of the studied sample presented metabolic syndrome. Of these, 58.3% presented altered neck circumference (p<0.006). As neck circumference decreases, pressure levels improve (p<0.001). Additionally, college students with high fasting blood sugar (p=0.003) and high triglyceride levels (p<0.001) presented higher values of neck circumference. CONCLUSION: neck circumference is a potential predictive marker in the detection of metabolic syndrome and its components among college students.OBJETIVO: relacionar la circunferencia del cuello con el sindrome metabolico y sus criterios en universitarios. METODO: estudio transversal realizado con 702 universitarios de Fortaleza-CE, Brasil, en el periodo de septiembre de 2010 a junio de 2011. Se recolectaron datos sociodemograficos, circunferencia de la cintura, circunferencia del cuello, niveles de presion arterial y glucemia plasmatica de ayuno, trigliceridos y HDL-C. RESULTADOS: 1,7% de la muestra investigada tenian el sindrome metabolico. De estos, 58,3% presentaron circunferencia del cuello alterada (p<0,006). A medida que decrece la circunferencia del cuello mejoran los valores de la presion de los universitarios (p<0,001). Tambien, se observo que los universitarios con valores de glucemia de ayuno plasmatica (p=0,003) y trigliceridos (p<0,001) elevados presentaron mayores valores de circunferencia del cuello. CONCLUSION: la circunferencia del cuello se mostro un posible indicador de prediccion para la deteccion del sindrome metabolico y sus componentes, en universitarios

Indicadores de salud asociados con la mala calidad del sueño de los universitarios

Objective To associate the sleep quality of Brazilian undergraduate students with health indicators. Method A cross-sectional study was developed with a random sample of 662 undergraduate students from Fortaleza, Brazil. The demographic data, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and health data indicators (smoking, alcoholism, sedentary lifestyle, nutritional condition and serum cholesterol) were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. Blood was collected at a clinical laboratory. In order to estimate the size of the associations, a Poisson Regression was used. Results For students who are daily smokers, the occurrence of poor sleep was higher than in non-smokers (p<0.001). Prevalence rate values were nevertheless close to 1. Conclusion The likelihood of poor sleep is almost the same in smokers and in alcoholics.OBJECTIVE To associate the sleep quality of Brazilian undergraduate students with health indicators. METHOD A cross-sectional study was developed with a random sample of 662 undergraduate students from Fortaleza, Brazil. The demographic data, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and health data indicators (smoking, alcoholism, sedentary lifestyle, nutritional condition and serum cholesterol) were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. Blood was collected at a clinical laboratory. In order to estimate the size of the associations, a Poisson Regression was used. RESULTS For students who are daily smokers, the occurrence of poor sleep was higher than in non-smokers (p<0.001). Prevalence rate values were nevertheless close to 1. CONCLUSION The likelihood of poor sleep is almost the same in smokers and in alcoholics.


Indicadores de saúde associados com a má qualidade do sono de universitários

Objective To associate the sleep quality of Brazilian undergraduate students with health indicators. Method A cross-sectional study was developed with a random sample of 662 undergraduate students from Fortaleza, Brazil. The demographic data, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and health data indicators (smoking, alcoholism, sedentary lifestyle, nutritional condition and serum cholesterol) were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. Blood was collected at a clinical laboratory. In order to estimate the size of the associations, a Poisson Regression was used. Results For students who are daily smokers, the occurrence of poor sleep was higher than in non-smokers (p<0.001). Prevalence rate values were nevertheless close to 1. Conclusion The likelihood of poor sleep is almost the same in smokers and in alcoholics.OBJECTIVE To associate the sleep quality of Brazilian undergraduate students with health indicators. METHOD A cross-sectional study was developed with a random sample of 662 undergraduate students from Fortaleza, Brazil. The demographic data, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and health data indicators (smoking, alcoholism, sedentary lifestyle, nutritional condition and serum cholesterol) were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. Blood was collected at a clinical laboratory. In order to estimate the size of the associations, a Poisson Regression was used. RESULTS For students who are daily smokers, the occurrence of poor sleep was higher than in non-smokers (p<0.001). Prevalence rate values were nevertheless close to 1. CONCLUSION The likelihood of poor sleep is almost the same in smokers and in alcoholics.