MON-732 Body Mass Index Assessment Of Medical Students In Manaus, Amazonas

Abstract Disclosure: E.M. Schuck: None. M.O. Dutra: None. T.R. Santiago: None. E.M. Schuck: None. N.D. Rebelo: None. S.F. Ribeiro: None. G. Santi: None. C.D. Abrahim: None. V.F. Diógenes: None. R.F. Villar: None. I.D. Rebelo: None. R.S. Caleffi: None. D.S. Centolanza: None. B.R. Dantas: None. G.G. Rodrigues: None. D.A. Benchimol: None. F.R. Sevilla: None. K.T. D'Almeida: None. H.B. Pimenta: None. K.F. Reis: None. L.P. da Silva: None. Body Mass Index (BMI) is an important indicator of nutritional status and can identify overweight, obesity and underweight. Students, especially in courses such as medicine, may present variations in BMI due to stress and changes in habits. The objective of this study was to analyze the BMI of medical students in Manaus, Amazonas.This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, using data collected through voluntary completion of a questionnaire on Google Forms. The variables analyzed were: color/race, age, sex, monthly income, institution, curricular period, BMI at the beginning of the course, current BMI, previous illnesses, and use of continuous medication. The data collected were tabulated using Excel software, where tables with absolute and relative frequencies were constructed.134 responses were recorded from students from 4 different universities in Manaus, being: 64 (47.8%) Nilton Lins University, 45 (33.6%) Amazonas State University, 19 (14.2%) Fametro University and 6 (4.5%) Federal University of Amazonas. Regarding the curricular period, the sample had the highest record of responses from students in the 5th (18.7%) and 8th (18.7%). The majority of students are white 85 (63.4%) and female 96 (72%), with an average age of 26.1 years. Regarding the students family income: 48 (35.8%) have a monthly income above 11 minimum wages, 32 (23.9%) from 4 to 6 minimum wages, 29 (21.6%) from 7 to 11, 17 (12.7%) from 1 to 3 and 8 (6%) from up to 1. Twelve (8.8%) reported having previous illnesses, among which the most recurrent was obesity (6%). And 40 (30.9%) students use continuous medication, the main ones being: 13 (32.5%) antidepressants, 5 (12.5%) ADHD medications, 2 (5%) anxiolytics. Regarding BMI, of the 134 students, 82 (61.2%) started with normal weight, 31 (23.1%) with overweight, 13 (9.7%) with underweight, 6 (4.5%) with grade I obesity, 1 (0.7%) with grade II obesity and 1 with grade III obesity (0.7%). And during the course, 62 (46.3%) were of normal weight, 49 (36.6%) were overweight, 12 (9%) had grade I obesity, 9 (6.7%) were underweight, 1 (0.7%) had grade II obesity and 1 (0.7%) had grade III obesity. The study found that the majority were female and white with a monthly income above 11 minimum wages and an average age of 26,1. Most students started the course with normal weight, but over time, an increase in overweight and obesity was observed. Approximately 30% of students make continuous use of medications, especially antidepressants and ADHD medications, suggesting the need for attention to the mental and physical health of students during the course. Presentation: Monday, July 14, 2025