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Revista de Ciencias Médicas de Pinar del Río

Estilo de vida, parámetros antropométricos y riesgo cardiovascular en conductores de transporte público de Lima, Perú

5 October 2026Original research1 min read

By Robert Edinson Urbe Marquez and Yannet Mery Arana Conza.

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Abstract

Introduction

public transportation drivers are exposed to occupational conditions that may contribute to an increased cardiovascular risk.

Objective

to determine the association between lifestyle, anthropometric parameters, and cardiovascular risk among public transportation drivers in Lima, Peru.

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Methods

an observational, cross-sectional, and analytical study was conducted in Lima. A non-probabilistic convenience sample of 324 drivers employed by urban transportation companies in Metropolitan Lima was selected. Data were collected through validated instruments that provided information on the study variables. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods were applied, and medical ethical principles were respected throughout the research process.

Results

cardiovascular risk was identified in 79,3 % of participants, and weekly working hours were associated with cardiovascular risk (χ²=36,393; p<0,001). In the adjusted model, a high/very high waist circumference was associated with increased cardiovascular risk (aOR=5,889; 95 % CI: 2,049-16.927; p=0,001). Likewise, weekly driving hours showed a significant association with cardiovascular risk, with the 73-80-hour (aOR=0,214; 95 % CI: 0,087-0,525) and 81-96-hour (aOR=0,045; 95 % CI: 0,012-0,161) categories showing lower odds of moderate/high cardiovascular risk compared with drivers working ≤72 hours per week.

Conclusions

waist circumference was significantly associated with higher cardiovascular risk, confirming the importance of central adiposity among drivers. The high prevalence of excess weight, abdominal obesity, and extended working hours highlights the need to strengthen cardiometabolic surveillance and occupational health strategies.

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Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
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Authors

Robert Edinson Urbe Marquez
Yannet Mery Arana Conza

Source

Published in Revista de Ciencias Médicas de Pinar del Río. The abstract is shown as published and remains the work of its authors; read the full article at the source.

revcmpinar.sld.cu/index.php/publicaciones/article/view/6837

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Journal: Revista de Ciencias Médicas de Pinar del Río
Type: Original research
Published: 5 October 2026
Specialty: Cardiology
Read time: 1 min
Authors: 2

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