Smoking, alcohol consumption and physical activity: associations in acute coronary syndrome

Abstract

Objective: To describe the prevalence of smoking and alcohol consumption; to identify the level of physical activity; the degree of nicotine and alcohol dependence and the association between these risk factors in subjects with acute coronary syndrome. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 150 patients with acute coronary syndrome. For data collection, interviews, analysis of patients' charts and validated questionnaires on smoking, alcohol consumption and physical activity were used. Results: 58.7% were smokers (35.2% high dependence), 42% consumed alcohol (65.1% low risk), 36.7% were active. Smoking was significantly correlated to alcohol consumption and high nicotine dependence was associated with sedentary lifestyles. Conclusion: There was high prevalence of smoking and alcohol consumption. There was a high nicotine dependence and low risk alcohol consumption. Most participants were active. There was a correlation between alcohol consumption and smoking, as well as association of high nicotine dependence with sedentary lifestyles.

Objetivo: Descrever a prevalência de tabagismo e consumo de álcool; identificar o nível de atividade física; os graus de dependência de nicotina e álcool e verificar a associação entre esses fatores de risco em indivíduos com síndrome coronariana aguda. Métodos: Estudo transversal com 150 pacientes com síndrome coronariana aguda. Para coleta de dados, foram utilizadas entrevistas, análise de prontuários e questionários validados sobre tabagismo, consumo de álcool e atividade física. Resultados: 58.7% eram fumantes (35,2% alta dependência), 42% consumiam álcool (65,1% baixo risco), 36,7% eram ativos. O tabagismo correlacionou-se significativamente ao consumo de álcool e a alta dependência de nicotina associou-se ao sedentarismo. Conclusão: Houve alta prevalência de tabagismo e consumo de álcool. Observou-se elevada dependência de nicotina e consumo de álcool de baixo risco. A maioria dos entrevistados era ativa. Houve correlação entre consumo de álcool e tabagismo, assim como associação da alta dependência de nicotina com sedentarismo.