Nutritional classification and its relationship with chronic metabolic diseases in older adults from “Parroquia Buenavista”
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https://doi.org/10.70577/asce.v5i2.816Keywords:
nutritional status; hypertension; type 2 diabetes mellitus; older adults; obesityAbstract
Population aging is associated with an increased prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases, particularly hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus. In this context, nutritional status plays a key role in the development and progression of these conditions. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between nutritional status classification and the presence of hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus in older adults from Buenavista parish.
A quantitative, descriptive-correlational, and cross-sectional study was conducted based on the review of clinical records from 2024–2025. The sample consisted of 51 adults aged ≥65 years with complete anthropometric and clinical data. Descriptive analysis was performed using frequencies and percentages, along with contingency tables to assess associations between variables.
Results showed that 62.7% of the population had hypertension and 19.6% had type 2 diabetes mellitus. Additionally, 62.7% presented excess malnutrition. An increasing frequency of diabetes was observed with higher body mass index values, as well as a higher prevalence of hypertension in individuals with greater waist circumference.
In conclusion, there is a relationship between nutritional status, particularly overweight and abdominal obesity, and the presence of chronic metabolic diseases in older adults, highlighting the importance of anthropometric assessment in prevention and control strategies.
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