Predictive Analysis of Cardiovascular Risk Among University Professionals

The calculated risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality was lower in women than in men (3.00 ± 1.91 vs. 4.06 ± 2.26; <i>p</i> < .001), higher in the administrative personnel than in the faculty (3.82 ± 2.10 vs. 3.20 ± 2.18; <i>p</i> < .001), and lower in the non-government employees compared to the government employees (3.21 ± 2.05 vs. 3.83 ± 2.22; <i>p</i> < .001). The group that engaged in less PA was the administrative personnel non-government employees. The regression model results corroborate the hypothesis that administrative personnel government employees and non-government employees as well as faculty non-government employees, are at a higher risk of physical inactivity than faculty government employees. Furthermore, the data indicates that administrative personnel government employees are at an elevated cardiovascular risk.Conclusion/Applications to Practice:It is essential to consider the professional category and the type of contract to assess cardiovascular risk in university workers. It is recommended that strategies be implemented to promote PA among university professionals.