Epidemiological characterisation of sedentary patients at the Hermanos Cruz Polyclinic. June 2021 – June 2023

Introduction: Sedentary lifestyle is defined as a lack of regular physical activity, less than 30 minutes of exercise per day and less than 3 days per week. It is the fourth leading risk factor for death. It doubles the risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity and high blood pressure. Objective: To characterise epidemiologically sedentary patients at the 138 Policlínico Hermanos Cruz clinic between June 2021 and June 2023. Method: A descriptive, cross-sectional observational study was conducted. The universe consisted of 157 sedentary individuals registered in the ASIS, and the sample consisted of 150 who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The variables used were: age, sex, nutritional assessment, occupation, PA, type and risk factors for sedentary lifestyle. The information was obtained from Family and Individual Health Records, the ASIS, the survey and the Pérez-Rojas-García test. Descriptive statistical methods were used, the results were tabulated and expressed in absolute numbers and percentages. Results: Females, the 65-74 age group, overweight individuals, retirees, high blood pressure as a PHD, severe sedentary lifestyle, and lack of interest in physical exercise as a risk factor were prevalent. Conclusions: Lack of physical activity is a rapidly growing global health risk, so educational work with the population and the implementation of government strategies and policies are needed.