Relación entre hábitos de tabaquismo con el sobrepeso y obesidad en población adulta ecuatoriana 2020

Abstract

The objective of this research was to analyze smoking habits with overweight and obesity in Ecuadorian adults during the year 2020. The methodology used was a cross-sectional, observational study, where the study population was selected with a sample of 188 people. They were between 18 and 65 years of age, 79 women and 109 men. The established exclusion criteria were pregnant and lactating women, surveys with incomplete responses, and adults taking drugs for weight control. For data collection, a virtual survey was used with three categories: 1) Sociodemographic data: age, sex, province of residence, occupation, and level of education. 2) Anthropometric data: weight in kilograms (kg) and height in meters (m). This is illustrated in annex A. 3) Questions on smoking habits (they are in a section within the lifestyle questionnaires). To facilitate the data collection process, the survey was distributed through email and social networks. For data analysis, the statistical program "Jamovi v2.2.5" was used. Results: the Chi square test was performed with variables such as the diagnosis of BMI and SMOKE (non-smoker, current smoker and ex-smoker), where it is statistically significant. In conclusion, the alternative hypothesis is accepted, that means that smoking habits are related to overweight and obesity in a sample of the Ecuadorian adult population. These are several factors generating complications to the health status of the population.