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BRUCE DE MATTIE, Mgtr. Gauciry; DE LAS ROSAS GARCIA DE MOIZANT, Mgtr. Milaidi  y  RODRIGUEZ, Lic. Antonio. Anthropometric indicators and oxygen saturation of the workers of the Mukumbarí cable system exposed to height chronically. Diaeta [online]. 2020, vol.38, n.172, pp.3-13.  Epub 30-Mayo-2021. ISSN 1852-7337.

Introduction: Venezuela has one of the highest cable car systems in the world; however, no research has been conducted to infer how height affects anthropometry and general health conditions of workers.

Objective: to determine the relationship between anthropometric indicators and oxygen saturation in workers of the Mukumbarí cable car system. Merida, Venezuela.

Materials and method: non-experimental, cross-sectional and descriptive research carried out on 100 employees located at heights of 3,452-4,765 m.a.s.l. Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference (PCi) were calculated to estimate cardiometabolic risk (RCM) with WHO cut-off points. The oxygen saturation (SPO2) obtained by Oximeter. Frequencies, Chi Square and Odds Ratio (OR) were performed with p <0.05.

Results: 51% male and 49% female. Largest age group 25-34 (88%). At BMI: 88% normal, 7% weight deficit, 3% overweight, 2% obesity I. Most common overweight in young people and deficit in people over 35 years of age. RCM increased and greatly increased 52%. RCM “increased” predominant in men and “very increased” in women; According to age group 25 to 34, RCM increased (18%) and greatly increased (26%). Low and very low SPO2 present in 70% of those studied, predominantly low in men and very low in women. The highest frequencies were between high and very high RCM with low and very low SPO2; with OR, it was observed that those with high RCM have 2.2 times the risk of presenting low SPO2 with 95% confidence.

Conclusion: although most of the population studied is young and with a mostly normal BMI, increased RCM and low SPO2 or hypoxia were evidenced in almost all of the workers; which was reflected in the epidemiological relationship found. It is recommended to reduce working hours and carry out new research on the subject.

Palabras clave : body mass index; oxygen saturation; cardiometabolic risk; waist circumference; cable car workers..

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