Nutritional factors associated with cardiovascular risk in peruvian women

Gomez Rutti Y.Y.; Touriz Bonifaz M.A.; Del Rocio Gordillo Cortaza J.; Ramírez Ruiz C.J.; Tobar Moran M.R.; Monserrate Romero A.G.; Jiménez Jiménez W.J. · Nutricion Clinica y Dietetica Hospitalaria (2025) · DOI: 10.12873/454gomez-2

Resumen

Introduction: There is evidence supporting the significant consumption of vegetables and fruits, providing benefits to cardiovascular health. However, it would be useful to know to what extent they are related to health. Objective: To determine the nutritional and anthropometric factors associated with cardiovascular risk in adult peruvian women. Methods: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted based on a secondary analysis of the 2024 National Demographic and Family Health Survey (ENDES)15. The study followed the STROBE guidelines for observational studies. The sample consisted of 1,312 Peruvian women aged 18-60. Anthropometric data were collected, and the cardiovascular risk variable was based on waist circumference (1 = low risk, 2 = high risk) and fruit and vegetable consumption. Spearman’s test and binary logistic regression were performed using SPSS 27 software, applying a significance level of p<0.05.. Results: The factors associated with cardiovascular risk in adult women were age (OR = 4.986; p=0.001) and BMI (OR = 30.185; p=0.001). Likewise, consumption of portions of fruit salad showed a protective effect (OR = 0.680; p = 0.03) against cardiovascular risk. Conclusions: Age and BMI were significantly associated with increased cardiovascular risk, while consumption of fruit salad portions showed a protective effect. Encouraging fruit and vegetable consumption helps reduce cardiovascular risk.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional de Educación Enrique Guzmán y Valle