The Impact of Diet and Sociodemographic Factors on Cardiovascular Health in University Students
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15511727 |
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| Authors | María Victoria Padilla Samaniego (0000-0003-4565-7084, Universidad Estatal de Milagro, corresponding author), Angélica María Solís Manzano (Universidad Estatal de Milagro), Verónica Patricia Sandoval Tamayo (Universidad Estatal de Milagro), Edgar Rolando Morales Caluña (0000-0001-9545-1282, Universidad Estatal de Milagro), Kathryn Gonzalez (0000-0002-5959-7492, Universidad Estatal de Milagro), Katherine Denisse Suárez González (0009-0008-9220-9544, Universidad Estatal de Milagro), Nathalia Solórzano Ibarra (Universidad Estatal de Milagro) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 752-752 |
| Publication date | 2025-05-10 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph22050752 |
| PMID | 40427867 |
| OpenAlex | W4410326462 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 38 |
This study aimed to analyze the association between diet, sociodemographic factors, and cardiovascular health in public university students, through a cross-sectional study conducted at the State University of Milagro, Ecuador, during 2022-2023. A total of 204 students participated, with demographic and health data collected through interviews and clinical measurements. The results showed that 22% of participants had a very high fat intake, while only 2% consumed a nutrient-rich diet. In women, a high-fat diet was associated with elevated triglyceride levels and higher systolic and diastolic blood pressure, whereas in men, it was linked to higher systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Conversely, a nutrient-rich diet was associated with lower systolic blood pressure in women. Place of birth significantly influenced systolic blood pressure in women and LDL cholesterol and diastolic blood pressure levels in men, with men born in Milagro showing higher LDL cholesterol and diastolic blood pressure compared with those born elsewhere. Additionally, place of residence was associated with systolic blood pressure in men. This study highlights the importance of promoting a balanced diet and considering sociodemographic factors when designing public health interventions to improve the cardiovascular health of university students
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