Prevalencia del sobrepeso y obesidad en los trabajadores de una empresa privada de la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

Overweight is defined as the state that is exceeded or a reference value based on height. Obesity is an alteration characterized by excessive fatness, both generalized and localized. Overweight and obesity can have repercussions in the workplace, preventing them from developing with agility, dexterity and security to achieve their goals. Objective: To determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the workers of a private company in the city of Guayaquil. Design: descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional, retrospective. Population: 289 workers. Sample: 165 participants. Technique: Indirect observation. Instrument: Indirect observation matrix. Results: Male workers (53%); from 42 to 52 years old (32%); secondary education level (68%); urban (100%); morning work shift (87%); 8 hours (88%); do not perform physical activity (59%); they did not have harmful habits (51%); eat meat, fruits and vegetables (27%); drink 5 to 7 glasses (61%); weight from 61 to 74 kg (39%); height from 146 to 166 cm (68%); with waist circumference (62%); and grade II overweight (33%). Conclusion: The prevalence of overweight and obesity in workers is 57.09%, the variables with the highest incidence are those related to eating habits and physical activity. Strategies are proposed to improve the health condition of the staff according to the results reflected by the research.