Relationship among anthropometric and hemodynamic variables in public servants of Sergipe

Physical activities have an important prophylactic effect against cardiovascular diseases, as they promote reduction in body weight and blood pressure levels, for example. Individuals working on administrative functions tend to be sedentary, with consequent risk of obesity. However, the relationship among anthropometric and hemodynamic variables is still inconsistent. Thus, the aim of this study was to analyze the correlation among anthropometric and hemodynamic parameters of public servants. This is an observational and cross-sectional study with a sample of 147 individuals. It was verified that normotensive men had higher body mass index than hypertensive men. In contrast, these individuals showed higher resting heart rate values. It was noted that none of the anthropometric variables were associated with systolic and diastolic blood pressure; the associations verified were among anthropometric variables (r = 0.738 body weight and hip; and r = 0.936 abdomen and waist circumference). Also, no associations among anthropometric variables, blood pressure indices and resting heart rate were observed. In conclusion, although anthropometric variables are good predictors of body adiposity, they are not necessarily related to hemodynamic variables. The practice of physical activities should be encouraged within work routines, at appropriate times, aiming to improve healthy habits and anthropometric indicators. Key-words: Anthropometry, hemodynamics, public servants, cardiovascular risk, adiposity. RESUMO Atividades físicas têm importante efeito profilático contra doenças cardiovasculares, pois promovem redução do peso corporal e níveis pressóricos, por exemplo. Indivíduos que desenvolvem trabalhos administrativos têm tendência ao sedentarismo, com consequente risco de obesidade. No entanto, a relação entre medidas antropométricas e hemodinâmicas ainda é inconsistente. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar a correlação entre parâmetros antropométricos e hemodinâmicos de servidores públicos. É um estudo observacional e transversal com uma amostra de 147 Relação entre variáveis antropométricas e hemodinâmicas em servidores públicos de Sergipe Relationship among anthropometric and hemodynamic variables in public servants of Sergipe Correspondence: Lúcio Marques Vieira Souza, Cidade Universitária “Prof. José Aloísio de Campos”, Av. Marechal Rondon, s/n. Jardim Rosa Elze, 49100-000. São Cristóvão/SE. E-mail: profedf.luciomarkes@gmail.com Original Article Patrícia Morgana Ferreira Santos1, Lúcio Marques Vieira Souza1,2, Jymmys Lopes dos Santos2, Matheus Amarante do Nascimento3, Clésio Andrade Lima2, Ricardo Aurélio Carvalho Sampaio4 1. State Secretary of Education, Sport and Culture of Sergipe SEDUC, Aracaju, SE, Brazil. 2. Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology, Federal University OF Sergipe UFS, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil. 3. Department of Physical Education, State University of Paraná UNESPAR, Campus Paranavaí, Paranavaí, PR, Brazil. 4. Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Sergipe UFS, São Cristóvão,SE, Brazil. Received on: February 5, 2020; Accepted on April 9, 2020. Brazilian Journal of Exercise Physiology open acess ISSN: 2675-1372 RBFEx How to cite: Santos PMF, Souza LMV, Santos JL, Nascimento MA, Lima CA, Sampaio RAC. Relationship among anthropometric and hemodynamic variables in public servants of Sergipe. Rev Bras Fisiol Exerc 2020;19(2):134140. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33233/rbfe.v19i2. 3920 135 Santos et al. Anthropometric and hemodynamic relationship.