LIPID PROFILE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG ELDERLY PEOPLE, ATTENDED AT THE FAMILY HEALTH STRATEGY, VIÇOSA/MG.
BACKGROUND
the aging population has been accompanied by epidemiological changes of the Brazilian population, with the highlight being the continued growth of the prevalence of non-communicable chronic diseases especially cardiovascular or artery-coronary, resulting from changes in the lipid profile of the elderly.


OBJECTIVE
this study had the aim to describe the behavioral, anthropometric, lifestyle and body composition factors and their association with changes in the lipid profile of elderly people.


METHODS
the sample included 402 participants attended at the Family Health Strategy, Viçosa (MG), to which a questionnaire with socio-demographic, behavioral and lifestyle information was applied. Blood sample was collected to obtain the lipid fractions, and the weight, height, waist circumference and body fat percentage were measured. Multiple linear regression was performed to identify independently associated factors with changes in each of the selected lipid fractions.


RESULTS
the factors independently associated with increased levels of total cholesterol were the presence of sedentary behavior, high body fat percentage, greater waist height and greater waist circumference. The consumption of alcoholic beverages and a higher waist-hip ratio remained independently associated with decreased high-density lipoprotein levels. The increased waist circumference was independently associated with low values of the low-density lipoprotein levels. The value of increased triglyceride was independently associated with higher waist-hip ratio, higher body mass index and smoking.


CONCLUSIONS
modifiable risk factors associated with a changed lipid profile should be prioritized among the actions to be considered in structuring health programs for the elderly.
Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Departamento de Nutrição, Laboratório de Epidemiologia e Vigilâncias em Saúde.. jackdanesio@yahoo.com.br.
Jacqueline
J
Danésio de Souza
Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Departamento de Nutrição, Laboratório de Epidemiologia e Vigilâncias em Saúde.. andreiaribeiro@hotmail.com.
Andréia
A
Queiroz Ribeiro
Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Departamento de Nutrição, Laboratório de Epidemiologia e Vigilâncias em Saúde.. kkmartinho@yahoo.com.br.
Karina
K
Oliveira Martinho
Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Departamento de Nutrição, Laboratório de Epidemiologia e Vigilâncias em Saúde.. fernandafranco2006@yahoo.com.br.
Fernanda
F
Silva Franco
Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Departamento de Nutrição, Laboratório de Epidemiologia e Vigilâncias em Saúde.. marcosvidalmartins@yahoo.com.br.
Marcos
M
Vidal Martins
Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Departamento de Nutrição, Laboratório de Epidemiologia e Vigilâncias em Saúde.. meireler@yahoo.com.br.
Meirele
M
Gonçalves Rodrigues
University of Connecticut visiting teacher. Brazil.. jywickrph@aol.com.
Jeannette Y
JY
Wick
Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Departamento de Nutrição, Laboratório de Epidemiologia e Vigilâncias em Saúde.. adelsontinoco@hotmail.com.
Adelson Luiz
AL
Araújo Tinôco
D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000886:Anthropometry; D001823:Body Composition; D001938:Brazil; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005192:Family Health; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D050356:Lipid Metabolism; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D062486:Public Health Surveillance; D012307:Risk Factors
D008055:Lipids