Perfil lipídico de militares da ativa da guarnição de Cruz Alta

Abstract

This work aimed to determine the lipidic profile of army officers who have undergone laboratory exams and to relate with the benefits of the frequent physical activities practices and characteristics of the army officers’life in the prevention of the atherosclerosis. High density lipoprotein levels (HDL) and of low density lipoprotein levels (LDL), as well as total cholesterol (CT) and total triglycerides (TG) were studied in 162 men, from July 2002 to June 2003. The frequency of those with altered CT was of 6% for those between 18 and 29 years old, 19,04% for those between the ages of 30 and 39, 31,81% for those between 40 and 49 years old and 20,83% for the age group between 50 and 59. A higher number of alterations was registered for LDL, but the average values were kept under the low risk level, that is, less than 130 mg/dl. HDL averages were around the desired value of 40mg/dl in all age groups. TG values were high in 21,82% of the analyzed group. The study showed that CT and TG values had a moderate and progressive increase, according to the age group. HDL values improved continuously with age and, consequently, with sporting practices. Therefore, healthier life styles which exclude sedentariness contribute, among other factors, for a profile with smaller risks of cardiovascular diseases.